Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ALCESTER ROAD, B60 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCESTER ROAD, B60 1BQ.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1BQ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B60 1BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £383k, 89% 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.

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

B60 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Alcester Road, 0.1km from Burcot in Burcot (Bromsgrove). Administratively it sits within Lickey Hills ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B60 1BQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00163974 (shared with 9 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 1BQ. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 353,000

6 sales · Mean £ 342,500

Detached

£ 412,500

5 sales · Mean £ 475,500

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 438,333

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

B60 1BQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Blackwell First School

Outstanding153 pupils1.3 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Gracie-Rose Bakery0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.6 km
  • Barnt Green3.2 km
  • Alvechurch4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.0 km
  • Village Hall0.0 km
  • Alcester Road near Greenhill0.2 km
  • Greenhill near Alcester Road0.3 km