COTTAGE DRIVE, B60 1DN House Prices & Local Information

B60 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Cottage Drive, 0.3km from Lickey Rock in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Marlbrook ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1DN offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £388k. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00163982 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.