B61 8RF is a mixed residential area on Willow Close, 0.5km from Churchfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sanders Park ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For families considering a move, B61 8RF represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 65 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00181366 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, B61 8RF.
243
65
£ 39,800 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B61 8RF spans multiple life stages — average age 65, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (65) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 8RF. The average age is 65.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
9 sales · Mean £ 193,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B61 8RF is moderate at 61 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
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
Millfields First School
St Peter's Catholic First School
North Bromsgrove High School
The Orchards School
South Bromsgrove High
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.5 km
- The Stripped Kitchen0.6 km
- Bromsgrove Pizza Co0.6 km
- Canto Mando Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Casa Med Tapas Bar And Lounge0.5 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- ATE0.4 km
- Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Greggs Bromsgrove0.9 km
- New Orient Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Redkite Health Foods0.7 km
- Zam Zam Shop0.4 km
- Decanter Spirit Ltd0.4 km
- Broad Street News & Booze0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Houseman Hall0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Slug And Lettuce0.6 km
- Millfield And District Social Club0.9 km
- The Golden Cross Hotel0.4 km
- The Grove Inn0.4 km
- 57 Monkeys0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove1.9 km
- Barnt Green5.8 km
- Alvechurch6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Willow Road0.2 km
- Willow Road0.2 km
- Church Street0.3 km
- Market Hall0.3 km
- St John Street - Market Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B618RF · Data under Open Government Licence