B61 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.3km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Lowes Hill ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0AR offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 25.7% 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 B61 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00164003 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AR.
406
42
£ 41,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B61 0AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £219k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0AR. The average age is 42.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
4 sales · Mean £ 211,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0AR has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Lickey End First School
The Orchards School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ideal Fish Bar0.8 km
- Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.9 km
- Greggs Bromsgrove1.0 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- The Mint Lounge0.9 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Forest Service Station0.9 km
- Willowbrook Garden Centre0.8 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.1 km
- Premier0.2 km
- The Wine Cabin0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Oriental Royal0.8 km
- Ego At The Forest0.9 km
- The Rovers Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hop Pole0.8 km
- The Duke Of York0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.8 km
- Barnt Green4.8 km
- Alvechurch6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.1 km
- Bewell Head0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B610AR · Data under Open Government Licence