B60 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burcot Lane, 0.6km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B60 1AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00164023 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURCOT LANE, B60 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURCOT LANE, B60 1AQ.
241
39
£ 39,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, B60 1AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1AQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 76,000
5 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B60 1AQ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Bromsgrove High School
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
Finstall First School
Lickey End First School
Aston Fields Middle School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- The Wine Cabin0.3 km
- Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- Cake Magic UK0.7 km
- DRM Service Station0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Hop Pole0.3 km
- The Guild0.2 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Rotana Cafe & Desert1.0 km
- Sixty Degrees1.0 km
- The Lemon Tree0.9 km
- Coffee 21.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Wok Kitchen1.0 km
- Ideal Fish Bar0.3 km
- Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.5 km
- French Connection0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.0 km
- Barnt Green4.4 km
- Alvechurch5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Council House0.1 km
- Oakland Grove0.2 km
- All Saints Road0.3 km
- All Saints Road0.3 km
- Oakland Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B601AQ · Data under Open Government Licence