Is B60 1BP a safe place to live?

Yes, B60 1BP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B60 1BP?

The average property price in B60 1BP is currently around £724k.

What is the population of B60 1BP?

The population for the B60 1BP area is approximately 241 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BP.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /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 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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6/10

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3/10

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2/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B60 1BP's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £724k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

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

For serious buyers, B60 1BP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £724k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00163976 (shared with 4 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 1BP. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 407,500

2 sales · Mean £ 407,500

Detached

£ 805,000

10 sales · Mean £ 723,400

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

B60 1BP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Vehicle crime2

Burglary1

Other crime1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

Blackwell First School

Outstanding153 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Blackwell Club0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Blackwell Golf Club0.4 km
Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnt Green1.8 km
Alvechurch3.0 km
Bromsgrove3.9 km

Bus Stops

Tanglewood Close0.0 km
Linthurst Crossroads0.2 km
Tanglewood Close0.2 km
Post Office0.3 km
Post Office0.3 km