Harborne is a prosperous and sought-after suburban district in south-west Birmingham, historically a separate settlement that was absorbed into the city in 1891. It retains a distinct village identity centred on its busy High Street, which is well known for its independent shops, restaurants and cafés. Harborne is bordered by Edgbaston to the east — home to the University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital — and benefits from excellent transport links, well-regarded schools and attractive Victorian and Edwardian residential streets that make it consistently popular with families and professionals.