Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AL.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B61 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 59.8% year-on-year.

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

B61 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.3km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sidemoor ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 59.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00164028 (shared with 6 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 B61 0AL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,250

10 sales · Mean £ 186,900

Semi-Detached

£ 234,000

9 sales · Mean £ 325,666

Detached

£ 262,000

3 sales · Mean £ 243,000

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

B61 0AL has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting32
Other theft16
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.2 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.2 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.3 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.3 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.4 km
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Finstall First School

Outstanding296 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.7 km
  • The Stripped Kitchen0.7 km
  • Bromsgrove Pizza Co0.7 km
  • Casa Med Tapas Bar And Lounge0.8 km
  • Mad Hatters Tea Room1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Golden Cross Hotel1.0 km
  • The Guild0.7 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.7 km
  • The Grove Inn0.9 km
  • The Hop Pole0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Greggs Bromsgrove0.5 km
  • Wok Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Redkite Health Foods0.6 km
  • Zam Zam Shop0.9 km
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.6 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.3 km
  • Barnt Green4.9 km
  • Alvechurch6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess of Wales Hospital0.0 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital0.0 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Reception0.2 km
  • Bewell Head0.2 km
  • Bewell Head0.3 km