Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

SWAN LANE, B61 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, B61 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

232

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B61 0BU's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B61 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Swan Lane, 0.2km from Fairfield in Fairfield. Administratively it sits within Belbroughton & Romsley ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00164112 (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 B61 0BU. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

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

B61 0BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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Fairfield First School

Good125 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Fairfield Villa Social Club0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Badgers Bank Farm1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Fairfield Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green6.0 km
  • Bromsgrove6.4 km
  • Hagley6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Inn0.0 km
  • Swan Inn0.1 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Pepperwood Close0.3 km
  • Church0.4 km