Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

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

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

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Population

412

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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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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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.0 km
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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.0 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.1 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.6 km
  • Vicky's Convenience Store0.8 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church0.8 km
  • Dine India1.0 km
  • Welcome Hall Evangelical Church1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Mexi Co0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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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