Is B60 1BN a safe place to live?

Yes, B60 1BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B60 1BN?

The average property price in B60 1BN is currently around £725k.

What is the population of B60 1BN?

The population for the B60 1BN area is approximately 352 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ST CATHERINES ROAD, B60 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINES ROAD, B60 1BN.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1BN 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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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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10/10

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3/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

B60 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £725k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £725k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B60 1BN is a sought-after residential area on St Catherines Road, 0.2km from Linthurst in Blackwell (Bromsgrove). Administratively it sits within Lickey Hills ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1BN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00163979 (shared with 24 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 1BN. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%

Asian / British Asian10.5%

Black / African / Caribbean1.7%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

13 sales · Mean £ 729,846

Semi-Detached

£ 509,500

2 sales · Mean £ 509,500

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

B60 1BN has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

Burglary4

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Blackwell First School

Outstanding153 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Blackwell Club0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Blackwell Golf Club0.6 km
Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnt Green1.9 km
Alvechurch3.3 km
Bromsgrove3.8 km

Bus Stops

Linthurst Crossroads0.2 km
Spirehouse Lane0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
Post Office0.2 km
M42 Bridge0.3 km