Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

FERNDALE CLOSE, B61 0PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE CLOSE, B61 0PR.

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

273

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B61 0PR — age 45, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 0PR is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Close, 0.4km from Catshill in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Catshill North ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0PR are sourced from Output Area E00163873 (shared with 6 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 0PR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 219,333

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

B61 0PR has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting17
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils0.2 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils0.4 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Amar And Sons0.2 km
  • Duncombe0.1 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Catshill Post Office And Stores0.4 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Catshill Village Hall0.1 km
  • Catshill Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.5 km
  • Ellys Italian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine0.1 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church0.4 km
  • Dine India0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mr Wong's0.1 km
  • Catshill Village Pizza0.1 km
  • Golds0.1 km
  • Little Bengal0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green4.4 km
  • Bromsgrove4.8 km
  • Longbridge6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Springs Avenue0.1 km
  • Bracken Grove0.1 km
  • Aintree Close0.2 km
  • Montgomery Close0.2 km
  • Alexander Close0.2 km