Postcode report
B17 9DT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B17 9DT: area rating, property, schools and local change
B17 9DT is a postcode in Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B17 9DT, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B17 9DT are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 9DT is based on Birmingham 075 Census 2021. It covers 8,133 residents, 4,871 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 10% 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 9/10.
For property prices near B17 9DT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £208k from 84 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B17 9DT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B17 9DT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B17 9DT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 46 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 9DT
Is B17 9DT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% 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 9DT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B17 9DT?
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 9DT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 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 9DT?
LocaleIQ matched B17 9DT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B17 9DT?
The latest median sold price is £208k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B17 9DT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 46 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.