Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

OAKHURST DRIVE, B60 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST DRIVE, B60 1AR.

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 1AR 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B60 1AR's 55% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

home £151,705 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B60 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakhurst Drive, 0.6km from Churchfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B60 1AR 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 1AR. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,250

12 sales · Mean £ 155,500

Flat

£ 102,000

13 sales · Mean £ 105,834

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 186,450

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

Crime around B60 1AR is moderate at 67 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour52
Other theft31
Public order24
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils0.2 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.4 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.4 km
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Finstall First School

Outstanding296 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.0 km
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Aston Fields Middle School

Outstanding598 pupils1.3 km
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South Bromsgrove High

Outstanding1338 pupils1.5 km
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Rigby Hall Day Special School

Good197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.3 km
  • The Stripped Kitchen0.3 km
  • Maekong Thai0.7 km
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert0.5 km
  • Sixty Degrees0.5 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • ATE0.7 km
  • Istanbul Grill And Chicago Pizza0.8 km
  • RubyTake Away1.0 km
  • Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove0.7 km
  • Sunny's Fryer1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.6 km
  • The Wine Cabin0.3 km
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.3 km
  • Cake Magic UK0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Grove Inn0.6 km
  • The Hop Pole0.3 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.6 km
  • The Guild0.4 km
  • 57 Monkeys0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge1.0 km
  • Houseman Hall0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove1.7 km
  • Barnt Green4.9 km
  • Alvechurch6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • High School0.1 km
  • The Dolphin Centre0.1 km
  • Queen's Head0.2 km
  • Stratford Road0.3 km
  • Wilson's Pet Store0.3 km