Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTHURST NEWTOWN, B60 1BS.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B60 1BS 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B60 1BS combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 34.8% year-on-year.

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

B60 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Linthurst Newtown, 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 1BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 34.8% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00163975 (shared with 4 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 1BS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 307,500

14 sales · Mean £ 300,932

Detached

£ 445,000

26 sales · Mean £ 483,036

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 348,500

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

B60 1BS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Blackwell First School

Outstanding153 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blackwell Club0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Blackwell Golf Club0.5 km
  • Pro Chef Services At Blackwell Adventure0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green1.5 km
  • Alvechurch2.6 km
  • Bromsgrove4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Linthurst Newtown0.1 km
  • Fairways Drive0.1 km
  • Linthurst Newtown0.2 km
  • Tanglewood Close0.2 km
  • Linthurst Rise0.4 km