Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B61 0RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B61 0RS.

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

353

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /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 0RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in B61 0RS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B61 0RS is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Catshill, Upper in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Catshill North ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B61 0RS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0RS are sourced from Output Area E00163878 (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 0RS. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

B61 0RS has low crime rates — 30 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8
Possession of weapons6

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils0.6 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils0.8 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Amar And Sons0.6 km
  • Duncombe0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.4 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Catshill Village Hall0.6 km
  • Catshill Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.3 km
  • Ellys Italian Kitchen0.6 km
  • Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine0.6 km
  • The Potting Shed @ Singleton's Nurseries0.7 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Catshill Village Pizza0.6 km
  • Mr Wong's0.6 km
  • Golds0.6 km
  • Little Bengal0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green4.0 km
  • Bromsgrove5.0 km
  • Longbridge5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobnall Road0.1 km
  • Alexander Close0.3 km
  • Alexander Close0.3 km
  • Bromsgrove- Churchill Road0.3 km
  • Aintree Close0.3 km