FLAT 1
YEWDALE, 196, HARBORNE PARK ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B17 0BP
Property details
Deprivation
Decile 5 (16,161 of 33,755)
Street crime
358 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Ground floor
- Furnished
- Ensuite to master
- Modern kitchen with white goods
- Separate shower room
- Gas central heating
- Communal gardens
- Walking distance to high street
- Close to QE
- Council Tax Band D
Description
Perfectly suited to a single professional or professional couple, the apartment combines comfortable furnished living with excellent access to Harborne High Street, local green spaces and key commuter routes.
The property is approached through attractive and well-maintained communal gardens, creating a pleasant setting from the moment you arrive. Internally, the apartment opens into a spacious entrance hallway, ideal for additional storage and giving the home a generous, practical feel.
The main living and dining room is a lovely bright space, comfortably furnished and offering patio doors leading out to a private balcony/seating area, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing after work.
The modern fitted kitchen comes complete with appliances and offers a clean, practical space for everyday cooking. The large master bedroom benefits from fitted furniture and its own ensuite bathroom, while the second double bedroom provides excellent flexibility as a guest room, dressing room or home office. A separate shower room adds further convenience.
Located within easy reach of Harborne High Street, residents can enjoy a superb choice of cafés, bars, restaurants, independent shops and everyday amenities. The area is also well placed for Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham University, the Medical School and Birmingham City Centre, making it a particularly strong location for professionals.
Nearby green spaces include Harborne Walkway, Grove Park, Queens Park and the excellent open spaces around Edgbaston, offering plenty of options for walking, running and weekend downtime.
For commuters, the property offers convenient access to Hagley Road, Lordswood Road, the A456, Birmingham City Centre, Bearwood, Edgbaston and the wider motorway network including the M5, making this a well-connected yet peaceful place to call home.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, attractive communal surroundings and availability from July on a furnished basis.
Listed by
Harborne
Spicerhaart Lettings
Reference: 89774301
Flood risk
Zone: 2
Risk: In flood risk area
Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Birmingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Birmingham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Birmingham: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
196 Harborne Park Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Harborne Park Rd / Old Church Rd | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Five Ways High Fidelity Ltd. | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Nisa Local | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | University | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Selly Oak | 1.1 miles |
| University | University of Birmingham School of Dentistry | 1.7 miles |
| University | Birmingham City University, Bournville Campus | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | West Heath Hospital | 3.8 miles |
| Hospital | Bromsgove Private Hospital | 8.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Total incidents | 358 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 19 Dec 2013 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2023 |
| Harborne Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 13 Jan 2015 |
| Water Mill Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Jul 2022 |
| Baskerville School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 28 Feb 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yewdale, Harborne Park Road | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Flat, Birch Close, B17 | £1,125/mo | 2 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,210/mo (2 listings)