B60 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Kestrel View, 0.2km from Hall Flat in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Marlbrook ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B60, B60 1DB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00163993 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KESTREL VIEW, B60 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTREL VIEW, B60 1DB.
412
45
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B60 1DB 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B60 1DB combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DB. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B60 1DB has low crime rates — 7 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Lickey End First School
Catshill First School
Catshill Middle School
Chadsgrove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Vicky's Convenience Store0.7 km
- Marlbrook Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lickey End & District Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Lickey End Social Club0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Catshill Methodist Church0.7 km
- Dine India1.0 km
- Catshill Baptist Church0.8 km
- Ego At The Forest0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Mexi Co0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green3.5 km
- Bromsgrove4.1 km
- Alvechurch5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Staple Flat0.0 km
- Staple Flat0.1 km
- Halesowen Road0.1 km
- Halesowen Road0.1 km
- Birmingham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B601DB · Data under Open Government Licence