B60 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Fairways Drive, 0.4km from Linthurst in Blackwell (Bromsgrove). Administratively it sits within Lickey Hills ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B60 1BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, up 5.9% year-on-year. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00163975 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAYS DRIVE, B60 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAYS DRIVE, B60 1BB.
320
42
£ 64,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1BB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B60 1BB combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£567k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1BB. The average age is 42.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 456,250
18 sales · Mean £ 473,138
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1BB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blackwell First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.7 km
- Blackwell Golf Club0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blackwell Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green1.7 km
- Alvechurch2.8 km
- Bromsgrove4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fairways Drive0.1 km
- Tanglewood Close0.1 km
- Tanglewood Close0.2 km
- Linthurst Newtown0.3 km
- Linthurst Newtown0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B601BB · Data under Open Government Licence