B60 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Wentworth Drive, 0.4km from Linthurst in Blackwell (Bromsgrove). Administratively it sits within Lickey Hills ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B60 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00163978 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WENTWORTH DRIVE, B60 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTWORTH DRIVE, B60 1BE.
287
47
£ 64,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1BE 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.
Area Character
B60 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £371k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B60 1BE. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 371,250
4 sales · Mean £ 389,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1BE has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Blackwell First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.6 km
- Blackwell Golf Club0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Blackwell Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green1.8 km
- Alvechurch2.9 km
- Bromsgrove3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tanglewood Close0.2 km
- Fairways Drive0.2 km
- Tanglewood Close0.2 km
- Linthurst Crossroads0.3 km
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B601BE · Data under Open Government Licence