B60 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Linthurst Newtown, 0.4km 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 1BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £460k, down 34.8% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00163975 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BS.
320
42
£ 64,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1BS 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 1BS combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 34.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 307,500
14 sales · Mean £ 300,932
Detached
£ 445,000
26 sales · Mean £ 483,036
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
7 sales · Mean £ 348,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1BS 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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blackwell Club0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blackwell Golf Club0.5 km
- Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green1.5 km
- Alvechurch2.6 km
- Bromsgrove4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Linthurst Newtown0.1 km
- Fairways Drive0.1 km
- Linthurst Newtown0.2 km
- Tanglewood Close0.2 km
- Linthurst Rise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B601BS · Data under Open Government Licence