B61 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.3km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sidemoor ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 59.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00164028 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AL.
316
46
£ 41,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B61 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 59.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0AL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,250
10 sales · Mean £ 186,900
Semi-Detached
£ 234,000
9 sales · Mean £ 325,666
Detached
£ 262,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0AL has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
North Bromsgrove High School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
The Orchards School
Lickey End First School
Finstall First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.7 km
- The Stripped Kitchen0.7 km
- Bromsgrove Pizza Co0.7 km
- Casa Med Tapas Bar And Lounge0.8 km
- Mad Hatters Tea Room1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Golden Cross Hotel1.0 km
- The Guild0.7 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.7 km
- The Grove Inn0.9 km
- The Hop Pole0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ideal Fish Bar0.4 km
- Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Greggs Bromsgrove0.5 km
- Wok Kitchen0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Redkite Health Foods0.6 km
- Zam Zam Shop0.9 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.6 km
- Premier0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.3 km
- Barnt Green4.9 km
- Alvechurch6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Princess of Wales Hospital0.0 km
- Princess of Wales Hospital0.0 km
- Princess of Wales Hospital Reception0.2 km
- Bewell Head0.2 km
- Bewell Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B610AL · Data under Open Government Licence