Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BLACKWOOD ROAD, B60 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWOOD ROAD, B60 1AN.

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

378

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1AN 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B60 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

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

B60 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwood Road, 0.4km from Stoney Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

B60 1AN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00164012 (shared with 14 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 B60 1AN. 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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 243,000

6 sales · Mean £ 235,500

Terraced

£ 222,500

1 sales · Mean £ 222,500

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

B60 1AN has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils0.3 km
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Finstall First School

Outstanding296 pupils0.6 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.8 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.8 km
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Aston Fields Middle School

Outstanding598 pupils1.0 km
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Rigby Hall Day Special School

Good197 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.3 km
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South Bromsgrove High

Outstanding1338 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.7 km
  • The Stripped Kitchen0.6 km
  • Maekong Thai1.0 km
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert0.8 km
  • Sixty Degrees0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • ATE1.0 km
  • Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove1.0 km
  • Wok Kitchen0.8 km
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.9 km
  • The Wine Cabin0.5 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.7 km
  • Cake Magic UK0.6 km
  • DRM Service Station0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Grove Inn0.9 km
  • The Hop Pole0.5 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.9 km
  • The Guild0.3 km
  • The Little Ale House1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Aldi0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove1.5 km
  • Barnt Green4.7 km
  • Alvechurch5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hopgardens Avenue0.3 km
  • Stratford Road0.3 km
  • Stratford Road0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km
  • The Dolphin Centre0.5 km