📍 Area Guide · Birmingham
Living in Harborne
Harborne is Birmingham's most desirable suburban village, best known for independent restaurants, boutique shops, top schools and a genuine high street community. Use Know My Postcode to get a free instant report on crime, schools, flood risk, house prices and amenities for any Harborne postcode.
Area data snapshot
Avg house price
£325,000
+3.5% yr/yr
Average rent
£850 1 bed
£1,100 2 bed
Crime level
Low
Violent: low · Burglary: low
Nearby schools
🎓 Harborne Primary (Outstanding)
🎓 St Mary's CE Primary (Good)
🎓 Lordswood Girls School (Good)
Transport
🚇 University (Metro)
🚇 Harborne bus connections to city
Green spaces
🌳 Harborne Pool and Fitness, Queens Park, Woodgate Valley
Best for
👥 Families, professionals wanting Birmingham's most desirable suburb
Data: Land Registry, Police UK, Ofsted public data. Check any postcode for live real-time data.
About Harborne
Harborne is a suburb in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering postcodes B17. It is Birmingham's most desirable suburban village, attracting residents drawn by independent restaurants, boutique shops, top schools and a genuine high street community.
Crime rates, school quality, flood risk and property values vary significantly within Harborne. Always check the specific postcode before committing to a move.
Crime in Harborne
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Schools in Harborne
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House prices in Harborne
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harborne safe to live in?
Safety varies by street and postcode. Use our free checker to get live crime data for your specific Harborne address.
What are average house prices in Harborne?
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Are there good schools in Harborne?
School quality varies across Harborne. Our reports show every school within 1.5km with their current Ofsted rating.