B60 1BX is a sought-after residential area located 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 1BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00163976 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B60 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B60 1BX.
241
51
£ 55,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1BX 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B60 1BX's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £320k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £320k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1BX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1BX 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.
school Local Schools
Blackwell First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blackwell Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blackwell Golf Club0.5 km
- Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green1.6 km
- Alvechurch2.8 km
- Bromsgrove4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tanglewood Close0.1 km
- Fairways Drive0.2 km
- Tanglewood Close0.2 km
- Linthurst Newtown0.3 km
- Linthurst Newtown0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B601BX · Data under Open Government Licence