Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ETHEL ROAD, B17 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETHEL ROAD, B17 0EL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B17 0EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B17 0EL combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£690k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £690k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B17 0EL is a well-regarded residential area on Ethel Road, 0.8km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.

For families considering a move, B17 0EL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £690k.

Census 2021 statistics for B17 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00046001 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0EL. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 690,000

1 sales · Mean £ 690,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B17 0EL is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences131
Shoplifting87
Vehicle crime51
Burglary27
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good421 pupils0.2 km
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Harborne Primary School

Outstanding746 pupils0.3 km
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St Peters CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Chad Vale Primary School

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Harborne Academy

Good595 pupils1.0 km
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Baskerville School

Good162 pupils1.2 km
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Water Mill Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Harborne News0.1 km
  • The Card Factory0.4 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
  • Griggs Stores0.8 km
  • Maddison0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Harborne Club0.3 km
  • The Slug & Lettuce0.2 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • White Horse0.3 km
  • Harborne Stores Public House0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Damascena0.4 km
  • Giggling Squid0.2 km
  • Harborne Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
  • Henry Wongs Restaurant0.2 km
  • PizzaExpress Limited0.3 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Wok Chi0.3 km
  • Caspian Pizza & Grill0.2 km
  • Fresh Bites0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Take-Away0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.2 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • University (Birmingham)1.1 km
  • Selly Oak1.9 km
  • Five Ways2.9 km