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B17 0JP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Birmingham

Moderate crime rate5.7/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingOther TheftVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend +11% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£208kB17 sample - 78 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Birmingham
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area53.8%Average for Birmingham51.5%
Significant presenceblack african, white other, asian indian
Immediate area20%Average for Birmingham15.4%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area41%Average for Birmingham37.1%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,991Average for Birmingham4,986
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area67.9%Average for Birmingham60.9%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area34.1%Average for Birmingham21.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.2%Average for Birmingham75.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental34.1% dominant

Owned33.9%
Private rent34.1%
Social rent30.9%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 7 matched

The Strings Club 2026 May Half Term Holiday Camp: Harborne Strum Stars 🎸🌞Harborne Academy, Edgbaston Road В· 1.1 km В· Ages 8-11 В· £45 per day
holiday
The Strings Club 2026 Easter Holiday Camps: Harborne Minis (Rec-Year 2) 🌞Harborne Academy, Edgbaston Road В· 1.3 km В· Ages 4-7 В· £47 per day
dance
Action Tots – Physical Play and Pre-Riding Skills Class (Mondays)Walker Memorial Hall, 18 Ampton Road, Birmingham, UK В· 2.3 km В· Ages 2-5 В· £9 per session
activity

1 free or low-cost records in the current feed.

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks36street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About B17 0JP: area rating, property, schools and local change

B17 0JP is a postcode in Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B17 0JP, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around B17 0JP are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for B17 0JP is based on Birmingham 087 Census 2021. It covers 7,446 residents, 2,991 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near B17 0JP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £208k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near B17 0JP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B17 0JP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around B17 0JP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 36 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about B17 0JP

Is B17 0JP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near B17 0JP?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near B17 0JP?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near B17 0JP?

LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.

What demographics are available for B17 0JP?

LocaleIQ matched B17 0JP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in B17 0JP?

The latest median sold price is £208k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around B17 0JP?

LocaleIQ currently shows 36 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.