Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

PLANETREE CLOSE, B60 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLANETREE CLOSE, B60 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 61,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B60 1AW combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B60 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Planetree Close, 0.3km from Stoney Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B60 1AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00164015 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1AW. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

7 sales · Mean £ 415,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B60 1AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Other theft10
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils0.4 km
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Finstall First School

Outstanding296 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.9 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.9 km
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Aston Fields Middle School

Outstanding598 pupils0.9 km
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Rigby Hall Day Special School

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.3 km
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South Bromsgrove High

Outstanding1338 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.9 km
  • The Wine Cabin0.6 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.7 km
  • Cake Magic UK0.7 km
  • DRM Service Station0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Grove Inn0.9 km
  • The Hop Pole0.6 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.9 km
  • The Guild0.4 km
  • The Little Ale House1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Maekong Thai1.0 km
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert0.8 km
  • Sixty Degrees0.8 km
  • The Lemon Tree0.7 km
  • Bayleys Of Bromsgrove1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove1.0 km
  • Wok Kitchen0.8 km
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • French Connection0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove1.4 km
  • Barnt Green4.7 km
  • Alvechurch5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hopgardens Avenue0.2 km
  • Stratford Road0.3 km
  • Stratford Road0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km