B60 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Old Birmingham Road, 0.4km from Hall Flat in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Marlbrook ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1DF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, down 13.6% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00163993 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B60 1DF.
412
45
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1DF 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
B60 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £483k, 93% 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 down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1DF. The average age is 44.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 367,500
8 sales · Mean £ 427,153
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
13 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1DF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lickey End First School
Catshill First School
Chadsgrove School
Catshill Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Marlbrook Service Station0.6 km
- Vicky's Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lickey End & District Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Lickey End Social Club0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Catshill Methodist Church0.6 km
- Catshill Baptist Church0.8 km
- Dine India1.0 km
- Welcome Hall Evangelical Church1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Mexi Co0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green3.4 km
- Bromsgrove4.2 km
- Alvechurch5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Staple Flat0.1 km
- Staple Flat0.1 km
- Halesowen Road0.2 km
- Halesowen Road0.2 km
- Old Birmingham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B601DF · Data under Open Government Licence