Area Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B61 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B61 postcode area.

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Population

26,429

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,671 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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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.

home £359,565 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2319
Anti-social behaviour1227
Shoplifting644
Criminal damage and arson437
Public order429

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils
P

Millfields First School

Good288 pupils
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Dodford First School

Good72 pupils
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Fairfield First School

Good125 pupils
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • 57 Monkeys
  • Bromsgrove Unionist Club
  • Catshill Village Hall
  • Catshill Working Mens Club
  • Court Leet Hungry Horse
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Pitstop Caffe
  • The Boat Shack Cafe
  • Cozy Cuppa-At Chadsgrove School
  • Shimla Peppers
  • The Dessert Bar
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-Operative Food
  • Lidl
  • Waitrose
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • The Sweet Shop
  • Amar And Sons
  • Zam Zam Shop
  • Badgers Bank Farm
  • Broad Street News & Booze
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Anarkali Indian Takeaway
  • Antonios Pizza
  • ATE
  • Bromsgrove Sporting FC
  • Catshill Village Pizza
  • + 22 more