Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

406

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B61 0AW combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£200k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £200k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

B61 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.2km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Lowes Hill ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B61 0AW is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 B61 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00164003 (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 0AW. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

B61 0AW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.5 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.0 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.2 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Stripped Kitchen1.0 km
  • Bromsgrove Pizza Co1.0 km
  • Olympus0.9 km
  • Oriental Royal0.6 km
  • Ego At The Forest1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Guild1.0 km
  • The Hop Pole0.6 km
  • The Duke Of York0.6 km
  • The Queens Head0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ideal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs Bromsgrove0.8 km
  • Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Forest Service Station1.0 km
  • Redkite Health Foods0.9 km
  • Willowbrook Garden Centre1.0 km
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.3 km
  • Premier0.1 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.6 km
  • Barnt Green4.8 km
  • Alvechurch6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bewell Head0.1 km
  • Bewell Head0.1 km
  • Broad Street0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km