B60 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Housman Park, 0.5km from Churchfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00164011 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUSMAN PARK, B60 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUSMAN PARK, B60 1AZ.
195
64
£ 39,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, B60 1AZ is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 64). Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1AZ. The average age is 64.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 105,000
54 sales · Mean £ 103,743
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B60 1AZ is moderate at 78 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
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Aston Fields Middle School
South Bromsgrove High
St Peter's Catholic First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.2 km
- The Stripped Kitchen0.1 km
- Maekong Thai0.6 km
- Rotana Cafe & Desert0.3 km
- Sixty Degrees0.3 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- ATE0.5 km
- Istanbul Grill And Chicago Pizza0.7 km
- RubyTake Away0.8 km
- Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove0.6 km
- Sunny's Fryer0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Decanter Spirit Ltd0.4 km
- The Wine Cabin0.5 km
- Broad Street News & Booze0.8 km
- Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.2 km
- Cake Magic UK0.1 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Grove Inn0.4 km
- The Hop Pole0.5 km
- The Golden Cross Hotel0.5 km
- The Guild0.6 km
- 57 Monkeys0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Houseman Hall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove1.7 km
- Barnt Green5.1 km
- Alvechurch6.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Dolphin Centre0.0 km
- Queen's Head0.1 km
- Wilson's Pet Store0.2 km
- High School0.2 km
- Stratford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B601AZ · Data under Open Government Licence