B61 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birmingham Road, 0.4km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B61 0DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00164023 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DQ.
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39
£ 39,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B61 0DQ 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.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, B61 0DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0DQ has low crime rates — 43 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
Lickey End First School
Finstall First School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- The Wine Cabin0.2 km
- Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.8 km
- Cake Magic UK0.7 km
- DRM Service Station0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Hop Pole0.2 km
- The Guild0.4 km
- The Duke Of York1.0 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Rotana Cafe & Desert1.0 km
- Sixty Degrees1.0 km
- The Lemon Tree0.9 km
- Coffee 21.0 km
- Costa1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Wok Kitchen1.0 km
- Ideal Fish Bar0.2 km
- Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.6 km
- French Connection0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.1 km
- Barnt Green4.5 km
- Alvechurch5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oakland Grove0.1 km
- Council House0.1 km
- Oakland Grove0.1 km
- All Saints Road0.1 km
- All Saints Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B610DQ · Data under Open Government Licence