Is B60 1BY a safe place to live?

Yes, B60 1BY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B60 1BY?

The average property price in B60 1BY is currently around £405k.

What is the population of B60 1BY?

The population for the B60 1BY area is approximately 287 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BIRKDALE AVENUE, B60 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKDALE AVENUE, B60 1BY.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 64,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1BY 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.

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8/10

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10/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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10/10

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6/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

B60 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.

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

B60 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Birkdale Avenue, 0.3km 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 1BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, up 21.8% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00163978 (shared with 6 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 1BY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian2.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

12 sales · Mean £ 402,372

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

B60 1BY has low crime rates — 8 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 offences8

Vehicle crime2

Other theft2

Burglary1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Blackwell First School

Outstanding153 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.6 km
Blackwell Golf Club0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Blackwell Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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