Is B61 9DR a safe place to live?

Yes, B61 9DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of B61 9DR?

The population for the B61 9DR area is approximately 259 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B61 9DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B61 9DR.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 9DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

B61 9DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 9DR is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Timberhonger Lane in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Belbroughton & Romsley ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 9DR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 9DR are sourced from Output Area E00164117 (shared with 31 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 9DR. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

B61 9DR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Dodford First School

Good72 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Park Gate Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bromsgrove4.3 km
Hartlebury7.8 km
Barnt Green8.2 km