Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

FIRS CLOSE, B60 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS CLOSE, B60 1DR.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

49

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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 1DR 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B60 1DR's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £360k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £360k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

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

B60 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Firs Close, 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 1DR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 2.4% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00163989 (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 1DR. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 319,000

3 sales · Mean £ 309,333

Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 352,040

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

B60 1DR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Burglary6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.5 km
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Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery

Good430 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.9 km
  • The Potting Shed @ Singleton's Nurseries0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green3.0 km
  • Bromsgrove5.0 km
  • Longbridge5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlbrook Lane0.2 km
  • Braces Lane0.2 km
  • Marlbrook Lane0.2 km
  • Redland Close0.2 km
  • Braces Lane0.3 km