Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1DE 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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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B60 1DE combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£390k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B60 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Old Birmingham Road, 0.3km from Hall Flat in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Marlbrook ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B60 1DE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00163994 (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 1DE. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 372,500

6 sales · Mean £ 363,000

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

B60 1DE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils0.6 km
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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.2 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.2 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ego At The Forest0.7 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church1.0 km
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.9 km
  • Gardener's Retreat At Bromgrove Garden Centre0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Forest Service Station0.8 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station1.0 km
  • Vicky's Convenience Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.8 km
  • Lickey End & District Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Lickey End Social Club0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Mexi Co0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green3.5 km
  • Bromsgrove3.8 km
  • Alvechurch5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Birmingham Road0.0 km
  • Old Birmingham Road0.1 km
  • Birmingham Road0.1 km
  • Birmingham Road0.2 km
  • Staple Flat0.2 km