B61 Postcode Area Information

Population
26,420
Avg Annual Income
£43,671
Full Time Employees
28.09%
Average Age
43.72

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Bromsgrove, Wychavon, Worcestershire postcode town, in the West Midlands, England region.

The B61 postcode area, popularly known as the Bromsgrove postcode area, is an encompassing region in Worcestershire, England. This district's geographical location in the West Midlands makes it a rich mix of both rural and urban landscapes, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Key areas in the B61 area consist of Bournheath, Catshill, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Stoke Prior, Hanbury, and more.

A wide variety of amenities are available here, making the area a practical place to live and work. This includes leisure centres, parks, libraries, schools, healthcare facilities and shopping centres, which cater to residents' varied needs. Moreover, it incorporates various heritage sites and landmarks that exemplify the region's deep roots and rich English history.

In terms of geography, the area enjoys an endowing landscape of rolling hills, picturesque countryside, and close proximity to the River Severn offering ample outdoor activities. Additionally, it has maintained a balance between development and preserving green spaces, with numerous parks and nature reserves found within the district.

Bromsgrove, which is at the heart of B61, is a significant hub of transportation, facilitating easy movements within and outside the postcode area. The area boasts a strong integration with bus, rail and road networks, including easy access to the M5 and M42 motorways, while the Bromsgrove train station provides connections to national destinations. Plus, Birmingham International Airport is not much distant, allowing for domestic and international travels. Thus, the location and connectivity make the B61 postcode area an attractive choice for both residential and business purposes.

A Major part of this postcode area has a young, diverse community with good job opportunities, living in spacious, mostly rented housing near industrial areas.

Residents:

  • Mostly young adults, many born in the EU and unmarried or divorced.
  • A Diverse mix of ethnicities, with many identifying as mixed or multiple.
  • Well-educated, with many having college degrees or A-levels.
  • Low unemployment and many work in management roles.

Housing:

  • Mainly privately rented detached houses or flats, some under-occupied (more space than needed).

Location:

  • Found near industrial estates.

Overall: a big area of B61 postcode district represents a vibrant and diverse community with young professionals enjoying good housing, diverse backgrounds, and good career opportunities. While there are fewer families and older adults, it offers an exciting and dynamic environment for young people.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Belbroughton & Romsley, Bromsgrove Central, Catshill North, Catshill South, Dodderhill, Hill Top, Lowes Hill, Marlbrook, Norton, Perryfields, Rock Hill, Sanders Park, Sidemoor electoral wards.

B61 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
B61 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of B61 postcode area is 26,420. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 24,145, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 455. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (13,429), followed by No religion (10,794).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (6,693), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (4,385).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (8,724), while 6,343 adults mentioned they are Retired.

Education

Regarding education, 6,928 adults have Level 4 education, while 3,694 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (2729)
  • Managers, directors and senior officials (1861), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (1620)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (9042), Between 45 to 54 (7450), and Between 55 to 64 (7256).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,752) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (2,978), and Intermediate occupations (2,601).

Postcodes in B61

There are total 4 postcode sectors present in the B61 (listed below). The postcode B61 has a total of 798 postcodes.

B61 0BZ (terminated)
B61 0WB (terminated)
B61 0WQ (terminated)
B61 0ZS (terminated)
B61 0AD (terminated)
B61 0WU (terminated)
B61 0ZB (terminated)
B61 0WN (terminated)
B61 0YB (terminated)
B61 0ZD (terminated)
B61 0RN (terminated)
B61 0WF (terminated)
B61 0ZY (terminated)
B61 0HP (terminated)
B61 0DE (terminated)
B61 0BY (terminated)
B61 0TL (terminated)
B61 0WE (terminated)
B61 0RP (terminated)
B61 0DG (terminated)
B61 0HF (terminated)
B61 0WA (terminated)
B61 0TB (terminated)
B61 0TU (terminated)
B61 0QZ (terminated)
B61 0TP (terminated)
B61 0YY (terminated)
B61 0YZ (terminated)
B61 0RW (terminated)
B61 0RL (terminated)
rock hill, B61 7LR (terminated)
B61 7EX (terminated)
B61 7AY (terminated)
B61 7WA (terminated)
B61 7ZU (terminated)
B61 7PD (terminated)
B61 7BA (terminated)
B61 7HT (terminated)
B61 7PB (terminated)
B61 7WQ (terminated)
B61 7ZE (terminated)
B61 7XT (terminated)
B61 7PS (terminated)
B61 7DR (terminated)
B61 7EA (terminated)
B61 7JQ (terminated)
B61 7WE (terminated)
B61 7DW (terminated)
B61 7AD (terminated)
B61 7DZ (terminated)
B61 7DP (terminated)
B61 7HQ (terminated)
B61 7HH (terminated)
B61 7LB (terminated)
B61 7PA (terminated)
B61 7DX (terminated)
B61 7NW (terminated)
B61 7PT (terminated)
B61 7DS (terminated)
B61 7QB (terminated)
B61 7US (terminated)
B61 7AJ (terminated)
B61 7AU (terminated)
B61 7AW (terminated)
B61 7DJ (terminated)
B61 7QA (terminated)
B61 8AA (terminated)
B61 8QU (terminated)
B61 8DG (terminated)
B61 8HA (terminated)
B61 8DE (terminated)
B61 8AN (terminated)
B61 8AH (terminated)
B61 8WE (terminated)
B61 8WH (terminated)
B61 8WQ (terminated)
B61 8QQ (terminated)
B61 8ZR (terminated)
B61 8HL (terminated)
B61 8TG (terminated)
B61 8WA (terminated)
B61 8DU (terminated)
B61 8PY (terminated)
B61 8QP (terminated)
B61 8EN (terminated)
B61 8DH (terminated)
B61 8TF (terminated)
B61 8HP (terminated)
B61 8DB (terminated)
B61 8QX (terminated)
B61 8AF (terminated)
B61 8RT (terminated)
B61 8HB (terminated)
B61 8AL (terminated)
B61 8HE (terminated)
B61 8HN (terminated)
B61 8UF (terminated)
B61 8DF (terminated)
B61 8HF (terminated)
B61 8LP (terminated)
B61 8HG (terminated)
B61 8AR (terminated)
B61 8DL (terminated)
B61 8EP (terminated)
B61 8EU (terminated)
B61 8NR (terminated)
B61 9EB (terminated)
B61 9DQ (terminated)
B61 9YQ (terminated)
B61 9NP (terminated)
B61 9BF (terminated)
B61 9FD (terminated)
B61 9JU (terminated)
B61 9WE (terminated)
B61 9WL (terminated)
B61 9YR (terminated)
B61 9WQ (terminated)
B61 9YS (terminated)
B61 9BD (terminated)
B61 9NT (terminated)
B61 9FF (terminated)
B61 9BX (terminated)
B61 9DG (terminated)
B61 9DH (terminated)
B61 9LU (terminated)
B61 9DL (terminated)
B61 9NA (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaB61
Ward

Belbroughton & Romsley

Bromsgrove Central

Catshill North

Catshill South

Dodderhill

Hill Top

Lowes Hill

Marlbrook

Norton

Perryfields

Rock Hill

Sanders Park

Sidemoor

LTLA22Bromsgrove, Wychavon
UTLA22Worcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland

B61 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

46

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

14

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

3

Other crime

13

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

9

Public order

5

Robbery

15

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

64

Violence and sexual offences

51

Anti-social behaviour

11

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

7

Other crime

4

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

13

Public order

1

Robbery

11

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

66

Violence and sexual offences

45

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

6

Burglary

18

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

6

Other crime

9

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

12

Public order

1

Robbery

12

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

60

Violence and sexual offences

52

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

6

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

4

Other crime

8

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

13

Public order

14

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

5

Vehicle crime

72

Violence and sexual offences

28

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

4

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other crime

12

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

1

Robbery

7

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

12

Vehicle crime

47

Violence and sexual offences

20

Anti-social behaviour

9

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

2

Other crime

11

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

10

Public order

13

Shoplifting

9

Vehicle crime

57

Violence and sexual offences

20

Anti-social behaviour

6

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

3

Other crime

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

8

Public order

13

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

4

Vehicle crime

57

Violence and sexual offences

35

Anti-social behaviour

7

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

3

Other crime

9

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

1

Robbery

10

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

56

Violence and sexual offences

16

Anti-social behaviour

8

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

3

Other crime

8

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

7

Public order

15

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

64

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

3

Other crime

8

Other theft

9

Public order

2

Robbery

13

Shoplifting

9

Vehicle crime

61

Violence and sexual offences

28

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

4

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

2

Other crime

7

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

8

Public order

2

Robbery

25

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

8

Vehicle crime

53

Violence and sexual offences

32

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

7

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

6

Drugs

3

Other crime

14

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

12

Public order

1

Robbery

22

Shoplifting

9

Vehicle crime

69

Violence and sexual offences

43

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

23

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

10

Other crime

8

Other theft

3

Possession of weapons

15

Public order

1

Robbery

18

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

67

Violence and sexual offences

37

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

5

Burglary

17

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

7

Other crime

7

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

10

Public order

3

Robbery

38

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

9

Vehicle crime

54

Violence and sexual offences

26

Anti-social behaviour

6

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other crime

11

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

11

Public order

5

Robbery

26

Shoplifting

3

Theft from the person

5

Vehicle crime

86

Violence and sexual offences

42

Anti-social behaviour

10

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

4

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

15

Public order

1

Robbery

35

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

5

Vehicle crime

77

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

4

Drugs

4

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

19

Public order

1

Robbery

26

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

71

Violence and sexual offences

29

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

5

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

1

Other crime

8

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

11

Public order

3

Robbery

35

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

5

Vehicle crime

68

Violence and sexual offences

27

Anti-social behaviour

6

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

4

Other crime

6

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

9

Public order

49

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

11

Vehicle crime

75

Violence and sexual offences

34

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

5

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

23

Public order

3

Robbery

22

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

5

Vehicle crime

61

Violence and sexual offences

23

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

2

Burglary

20

Criminal damage and arson

8

Drugs

15

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

16

Public order

2

Robbery

14

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

7

Vehicle crime

62

Violence and sexual offences

B61 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£493,333.33£410,000.00 - £560,000.003
Terraced£240,000.00£240,000.00 - £240,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£360,000.00£360,000.00 - £360,000.001
Flat£69,500.00£64,000.00 - £75,000.002
Semi-Detached£299,200.00£220,000.00 - £375,000.005
Terraced£241,666.67£235,000.00 - £250,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£378,333.33£230,000.00 - £570,000.006
Flat£290,000.00£290,000.00 - £290,000.001
Semi-Detached£198,750.00£127,500.00 - £270,000.002
Terraced£125,000.00£125,000.00 - £125,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£371,000.00£342,000.00 - £400,000.002
Flat£128,000.00£128,000.00 - £128,000.001
Semi-Detached£212,500.00£180,000.00 - £245,000.002
Terraced£244,000.00£243,000.00 - £245,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£581,142.86£350,000.00 - £1,180,000.007
Flat£109,500.00£90,000.00 - £129,000.002
Other£200,000.00£200,000.00 - £200,000.001
Semi-Detached£278,071.43£159,000.00 - £392,500.007
Terraced£204,464.29£128,000.00 - £260,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£448,750.00£340,000.00 - £680,000.004
Semi-Detached£263,862.50£210,000.00 - £367,000.008
Terraced£186,650.00£130,600.00 - £246,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£478,125.00£280,000.00 - £815,000.008
Flat£275,000.00£275,000.00 - £275,000.001
Other£285,000.00£180,000.00 - £390,000.002
Semi-Detached£283,333.33£250,000.00 - £330,000.006
Terraced£185,600.00£115,000.00 - £230,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£422,500.00£395,000.00 - £450,000.002
Flat£225,000.00£225,000.00 - £225,000.004
Other£222,750.00£222,750.00 - £222,750.002
Semi-Detached£299,062.50£210,000.00 - £437,500.008
Terraced£222,968.75£190,000.00 - £280,000.0012
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£455,861.11£370,000.00 - £605,000.009
Flat£132,000.00£132,000.00 - £132,000.001
Other£375,000.00£375,000.00 - £375,000.001
Semi-Detached£361,250.00£217,500.00 - £450,000.004
Terraced£244,007.00£190,000.00 - £285,000.0011
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£599,125.00£355,000.00 - £1,115,000.008
Flat£134,950.00£107,500.00 - £162,000.005
Semi-Detached£253,583.33£115,000.00 - £450,000.0012
Terraced£247,406.82£199,950.00 - £325,000.0013
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£484,750.00£329,000.00 - £750,000.004
Flat£150,125.00£105,000.00 - £182,500.004
Other£572,500.00£295,000.00 - £850,000.002
Semi-Detached£193,507.50£127,500.00 - £315,000.0012
Terraced£185,950.00£140,000.00 - £262,000.008
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£411,583.33£310,000.00 - £477,000.006
Flat£90,500.00£90,500.00 - £90,500.001
Other£277,500.00£277,500.00 - £277,500.001
Semi-Detached£266,555.56£170,000.00 - £415,000.009
Terraced£242,875.00£200,000.00 - £350,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£481,423.08£330,000.00 - £930,000.0013
Flat£208,000.00£165,000.00 - £310,000.005
Other£530,000.00£510,000.00 - £550,000.002
Semi-Detached£280,531.25£166,000.00 - £350,000.009
Terraced£229,450.00£177,000.00 - £272,500.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£524,285.71£275,000.00 - £1,125,000.007
Flat£148,300.00£133,000.00 - £170,000.004
Other£179,250.00£127,000.00 - £231,500.002
Semi-Detached£252,181.82£206,000.00 - £300,000.0011
Terraced£233,575.00£150,000.00 - £320,000.0012
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£362,100.00£277,500.00 - £526,000.005
Flat£105,750.00£73,500.00 - £138,000.002
Other£1,461,500.00£185,000.00 - £2,738,000.002
Semi-Detached£299,928.57£193,000.00 - £365,000.007
Terraced£236,500.00£210,000.00 - £280,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£385,333.33£220,000.00 - £695,000.009
Flat£194,998.33£114,995.00 - £285,000.003
Other£275,000.00£275,000.00 - £275,000.001
Semi-Detached£274,100.00£195,000.00 - £375,000.0010
Terraced£227,500.00£195,000.00 - £280,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£396,437.50£280,000.00 - £482,500.008
Flat£192,000.00£192,000.00 - £192,000.001
Other£2,018,685.00£255,000.00 - £5,036,055.003
Semi-Detached£339,500.00£256,500.00 - £400,000.007
Terraced£225,850.00£180,000.00 - £271,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£590,333.33£394,000.00 - £900,000.006
Flat£173,500.00£128,000.00 - £259,000.004
Other£5,400,000.00£5,400,000.00 - £5,400,000.001
Semi-Detached£203,892.86£122,500.00 - £405,000.008
Terraced£198,625.00£132,500.00 - £230,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£543,035.83£235,000.00 - £1,442,215.006
Semi-Detached£250,357.14£159,000.00 - £327,500.007
Terraced£200,000.00£200,000.00 - £200,000.001
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Catshill First SchoolPrimary, Good327 3-9B610JP
Meadows First SchoolPrimary, Outstanding332 4-9B610AH
Millfields First SchoolPrimary, Good288 5-9B617BS
Dodford First SchoolPrimary, Good72 5-9B619AW
Fairfield First SchoolPrimary, Good125 5-9B619LZ
Catshill Middle SchoolSecondary, Good369 9-13B610JW
Parkside Middle SchoolSecondary, Good609 9-13B610AH
Chadsgrove SchoolSpecial, Outstanding135 2-19B610JL
St John's Church of England Middle School AcademySecondary, Outstanding659 9-13B617DH
St Peter's Catholic First SchoolPrimary, Good273 5-9B617LH
The Orchards SchoolPrimary, Inadequate262 3-9B618QN
Amenities
  • Bea's Lodge, B61 0TN
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa, B61 0JB
  • Community For Reconciliation, B61 0RA
  • Holiday Inn Bromsgrove, B61 9AB
  • Home Farm Bed And Breakfast, B61 0BX
  • 57 Monkeys, B61 7DN
  • Bromsgrove Unionist Club, B61 7JS
  • Catshill Village Hall, B61 0JZ
  • Catshill Working Mens Club, B61 0JJ
  • Court Leet Hungry Horse, B61 7AY
  • Cozy Cuppa-At Chadsgrove School, B61 0JL
  • Shimla Peppers, B61 7AD
  • The Dessert Bar, B61 0DD
  • Altered Images, B61 7AG
  • Bayleys Of Bromsgrove, B61 7AB
  • Chadwich Manor Farm, B61 0QG
  • Frozen Delight At Anarkali Indian Takeaway, B61 7DN
  • Alpacafe, B61 9PA
  • Bromsgrove Hog Roast Company, B61 0NQ
  • Minnies's Mobiles (Dough On The Go), B61 7LL
  • Munchies, B61 9DT
  • Nicks Sandwich Bar, B61 0QD
  • Bournheath Community Centre, B61 9LA
  • Fairfield Village Hall, B61 9LZ
  • St Johns Church, B61 8RA
  • WRVS Coffee Shop, B61 0BB
  • Swan Service Station, B61 7ES
  • The Sweet Shop, B61 7DR
  • Amar And Sons, B61 0JP
  • Badgers Bank Farm, B61 9LP
  • Broad Street News & Booze, B61 8LL
  • Aldi, B61 0DR
  • Asda, B61 8DA
  • Co-Operative Food, B61 0JR
  • Lidl, B61 0DD
  • Waitrose, B61 8RR
  • 5 Aday Catering, B61 9NJ
  • Abacus Nursery, B61 0EX
  • Bluebrooke Residential Home, B61 9LE
  • Breme Care Home, B61 8EF
  • Bromsgrove Shortbreaks, B61 8EF
  • Anarkali Indian Takeaway, B61 7DN
  • Antonios Pizza, B61 7AE
  • ATE, B61 7AB
  • Bromsgrove Sporting FC, B61 0DR
  • Catshill Village Pizza, B61 0JZ
  • BAM FM @ Orchard Academy, B61 8QN
  • BAM FM At Parkside & Meadows School, B61 0AH
  • Catshill First School And Nursery, B61 0JP
  • Chadsgrove School, B61 0JL
  • Class Catering @ St Peters RC School, B61 7LH