B61 is a postcode district in Bromsgrove, West Midlands, covering 726 active and 130 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B61 (9%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B61 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B61 are around £359k, up 15.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B61 at 239 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B61 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B61 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B61 postcode area.
26,429
44
£ 43,671 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B61 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £359k. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Catshill First School
Meadows First School
Millfields First School
Dodford First School
Fairfield First School
Catshill Middle School
Parkside Middle School
Chadsgrove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Bea's Lodge
- Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa
- Community For Reconciliation
- Holiday Inn Bromsgrove
- Home Farm Bed And Breakfast
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- 57 Monkeys
- Bromsgrove Unionist Club
- Catshill Village Hall
- Catshill Working Mens Club
- Court Leet Hungry Horse
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Pitstop Caffe
- The Boat Shack Cafe
- Cozy Cuppa-At Chadsgrove School
- Shimla Peppers
- The Dessert Bar
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-Operative Food
- Lidl
- Waitrose
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- The Sweet Shop
- Amar And Sons
- Zam Zam Shop
- Badgers Bank Farm
- Broad Street News & Booze
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Anarkali Indian Takeaway
- Antonios Pizza
- ATE
- Bromsgrove Sporting FC
- Catshill Village Pizza
- + 22 more
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