B60 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackmore Lane, 0.6km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
Within the B60 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00164012 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKMORE LANE, B60 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKMORE LANE, B60 1AB.
378
47
£ 39,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, B60 1AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1AB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,125
2 sales · Mean £ 272,125
Terraced
£ 206,250
4 sales · Mean £ 233,375
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B60 1AB is moderate at 72 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
North Bromsgrove High School
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
Finstall First School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Aston Fields Middle School
Lickey End First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.5 km
- The Stripped Kitchen0.5 km
- Maekong Thai0.9 km
- Rotana Cafe & Desert0.7 km
- Sixty Degrees0.7 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- ATE0.9 km
- Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove0.9 km
- Wok Kitchen0.7 km
- Ideal Fish Bar0.1 km
- New Orient Cantonese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Decanter Spirit Ltd0.8 km
- The Wine Cabin0.1 km
- Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
- Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.5 km
- Cake Magic UK0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Grove Inn0.8 km
- The Hop Pole0.1 km
- The Golden Cross Hotel0.8 km
- The Guild0.3 km
- The Dog & Pheasant1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove1.9 km
- Barnt Green4.7 km
- Alvechurch5.9 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Road0.2 km
- High School0.2 km
- All Saints Road0.2 km
- The Dolphin Centre0.3 km
- Council House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B601AB · Data under Open Government Licence