Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DF.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /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: B61 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, B61 0DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 60.2% year-on-year.

home £128,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birmingham Road, 0.5km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B61 0DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 60.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00164023 (shared with 75 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 0DF. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,000

5 sales · Mean £ 164,400

Semi-Detached

£ 229,000

1 sales · Mean £ 229,000

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

Crime around B61 0DF is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order17
Other theft14
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils0.3 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.3 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.3 km
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Finstall First School

Outstanding296 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.3 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.4 km
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Aston Fields Middle School

Outstanding598 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.9 km
  • The Wine Cabin0.0 km
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.6 km
  • Cake Magic UK0.5 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Grove Inn0.9 km
  • The Hop Pole0.0 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.9 km
  • The Guild0.3 km
  • The Duke Of York0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert0.8 km
  • Sixty Degrees0.8 km
  • The Lemon Tree0.7 km
  • Bayleys Of Bromsgrove1.0 km
  • Cafe Morso0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Wok Kitchen0.8 km
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • French Connection0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.0 km
  • Barnt Green4.7 km
  • Alvechurch5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints Road0.0 km
  • All Saints Road0.1 km
  • Council House0.2 km
  • Oakland Grove0.3 km
  • Oakland Grove0.3 km