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.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (8,724), while 6,343 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 6,928 adults have Level 4 education, while 3,694 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
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).
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).
There are total 4 postcode sectors present in the B61 (listed below). The postcode B61 has a total of 798 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | B61 |
Ward | Belbroughton & Romsley Bromsgrove Central Catshill North Catshill South Dodderhill Hill Top Lowes Hill Marlbrook Norton Perryfields Rock Hill Sanders Park Sidemoor |
LTLA22 | Bromsgrove, Wychavon |
UTLA22 | Worcestershire |
Region | West Midlands |
Country | England |
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Drugs
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
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Shoplifting
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Violence and sexual offences
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Drugs
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Bicycle theft
Burglary
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
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Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other theft
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Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £493,333.33 | £410,000.00 - £560,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £240,000.00 | £240,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £360,000.00 | £360,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £69,500.00 | £64,000.00 - £75,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £299,200.00 | £220,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 5 |
Terraced | £241,666.67 | £235,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £378,333.33 | £230,000.00 - £570,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £290,000.00 | £290,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £198,750.00 | £127,500.00 - £270,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £125,000.00 | £125,000.00 - £125,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £371,000.00 | £342,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £128,000.00 | £128,000.00 - £128,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £212,500.00 | £180,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £244,000.00 | £243,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £581,142.86 | £350,000.00 - £1,180,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £109,500.00 | £90,000.00 - £129,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £200,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £278,071.43 | £159,000.00 - £392,500.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £204,464.29 | £128,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 7 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £448,750.00 | £340,000.00 - £680,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £263,862.50 | £210,000.00 - £367,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £186,650.00 | £130,600.00 - £246,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £478,125.00 | £280,000.00 - £815,000.00 | 8 |
Flat | £275,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £285,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £283,333.33 | £250,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 6 |
Terraced | £185,600.00 | £115,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £422,500.00 | £395,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £225,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £222,750.00 | £222,750.00 - £222,750.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £299,062.50 | £210,000.00 - £437,500.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £222,968.75 | £190,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £455,861.11 | £370,000.00 - £605,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £132,000.00 | £132,000.00 - £132,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £375,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £361,250.00 | £217,500.00 - £450,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £244,007.00 | £190,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 11 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £599,125.00 | £355,000.00 - £1,115,000.00 | 8 |
Flat | £134,950.00 | £107,500.00 - £162,000.00 | 5 |
Semi-Detached | £253,583.33 | £115,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 12 |
Terraced | £247,406.82 | £199,950.00 - £325,000.00 | 13 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £484,750.00 | £329,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £150,125.00 | £105,000.00 - £182,500.00 | 4 |
Other | £572,500.00 | £295,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £193,507.50 | £127,500.00 - £315,000.00 | 12 |
Terraced | £185,950.00 | £140,000.00 - £262,000.00 | 8 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £411,583.33 | £310,000.00 - £477,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £90,500.00 | £90,500.00 - £90,500.00 | 1 |
Other | £277,500.00 | £277,500.00 - £277,500.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £266,555.56 | £170,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £242,875.00 | £200,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £481,423.08 | £330,000.00 - £930,000.00 | 13 |
Flat | £208,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 5 |
Other | £530,000.00 | £510,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £280,531.25 | £166,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 9 |
Terraced | £229,450.00 | £177,000.00 - £272,500.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £524,285.71 | £275,000.00 - £1,125,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £148,300.00 | £133,000.00 - £170,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £179,250.00 | £127,000.00 - £231,500.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £252,181.82 | £206,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 11 |
Terraced | £233,575.00 | £150,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 12 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £362,100.00 | £277,500.00 - £526,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £105,750.00 | £73,500.00 - £138,000.00 | 2 |
Other | £1,461,500.00 | £185,000.00 - £2,738,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £299,928.57 | £193,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £236,500.00 | £210,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £385,333.33 | £220,000.00 - £695,000.00 | 9 |
Flat | £194,998.33 | £114,995.00 - £285,000.00 | 3 |
Other | £275,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £274,100.00 | £195,000.00 - £375,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £227,500.00 | £195,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £396,437.50 | £280,000.00 - £482,500.00 | 8 |
Flat | £192,000.00 | £192,000.00 - £192,000.00 | 1 |
Other | £2,018,685.00 | £255,000.00 - £5,036,055.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £339,500.00 | £256,500.00 - £400,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £225,850.00 | £180,000.00 - £271,000.00 | 7 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £590,333.33 | £394,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £173,500.00 | £128,000.00 - £259,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £5,400,000.00 | £5,400,000.00 - £5,400,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £203,892.86 | £122,500.00 - £405,000.00 | 8 |
Terraced | £198,625.00 | £132,500.00 - £230,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £543,035.83 | £235,000.00 - £1,442,215.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £250,357.14 | £159,000.00 - £327,500.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £200,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 1 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Catshill First SchoolPrimary, Good | 327 | 3-9 | B610JP |
Meadows First SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 332 | 4-9 | B610AH |
Millfields First SchoolPrimary, Good | 288 | 5-9 | B617BS |
Dodford First SchoolPrimary, Good | 72 | 5-9 | B619AW |
Fairfield First SchoolPrimary, Good | 125 | 5-9 | B619LZ |
Catshill Middle SchoolSecondary, Good | 369 | 9-13 | B610JW |
Parkside Middle SchoolSecondary, Good | 609 | 9-13 | B610AH |
Chadsgrove SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 135 | 2-19 | B610JL |
St John's Church of England Middle School AcademySecondary, Outstanding | 659 | 9-13 | B617DH |
St Peter's Catholic First SchoolPrimary, Good | 273 | 5-9 | B617LH |
The Orchards SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 262 | 3-9 | B618QN |