Birmingham · B17

EICR in B17 (Harborne)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Harborne, including Edgbaston, North Edgbaston, Quinton. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B17 (Harborne) in a nutshell

B17 covers Harborne, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B17

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Birmingham council area

B17 is in Birmingham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B17 stretches across Edgbaston, Harborne, North Edgbaston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B17', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Birmingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 21.4% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to B17

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B17 cover?

B17 (Harborne) includes the wards of Edgbaston, Harborne, North Edgbaston, Quinton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B17?

Neighbouring districts include B66 (Smethwick), B67 (Smethwick), B29 (Selly Oak), B32 (Woodgate), B16 (Edgbaston) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B17?

About 10,999 households and 25,625 residents at the 2011 Census, across 556 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B17 in?

B17 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B17 1
Areas covered
Harborne 2
Active postcodes
556 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,999 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,625 2
Electoral wards
Edgbaston, Harborne, North Edgbaston, Quinton 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Edgbaston 4
Local authority
Birmingham 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.