B60 1BW is a sought-after residential area on The Avenue, 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 1BW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £750k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00163979 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, B60 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, B60 1BW.
352
43
£ 55,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1BW 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.
Area Character
B60 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £750k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £750k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1BW 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.
school Local Schools
Blackwell First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blackwell Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Blackwell Golf Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green1.7 km
- Alvechurch3.2 km
- Bromsgrove4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Spirehouse Lane0.2 km
- M42 Bridge0.2 km
- Linthurst Crossroads0.3 km
- Tanglewood Close0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B601BW · Data under Open Government Licence