Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

PAPWORTH DRIVE, B61 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPWORTH DRIVE, B61 0BD.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B61 0BD — age 37, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B61 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Papworth Drive, 0.6km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00181402 (shared with 7 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 B61 0BD. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 418,000

4 sales · Mean £ 402,312

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

B61 0BD has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary11
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils1.0 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils1.0 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.2 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.3 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.3 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.4 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.5 km
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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
  • The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.5 km
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.2 km
  • Premier0.5 km
  • Forest Service Station1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ego At The Forest0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove3.1 km
  • Barnt Green4.8 km
  • Alvechurch6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnsley Hall0.2 km
  • Barnsley Hall0.2 km
  • Broad Street0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.3 km