Realvian
86
Score
86 out of 100
B17Strong liveabilityWest Midlands

Harborne, Birmingham

A village-character suburb with an unusually good high street for its size, popular with medical professionals given hospital proximity.

Average price
£358,000
Average rent
£1,240/mo
Gross yield
5.1%
5-year growth
+17.6%
Investment score
75/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
30 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Harborne is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    91

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    76

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    84

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    83

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    89

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    62

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Harborne against the birmingham average

Strengths

  • Strong independent high street
  • Good schools across all key stages
  • Low crime

Things to weigh

  • No direct rail station
  • Family homes command a premium

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.