B61 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Bartholemews Lane, 0.6km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Lowes Hill ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B61 0AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 12.2% 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 B61 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00172231 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTHOLEMEWS LANE, B61 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTHOLEMEWS LANE, B61 0AY.
386
39
£ 41,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B61 0AY 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. B61 0AY's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £231k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £231k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0AY. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
12 sales · Mean £ 226,791
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
6 sales · Mean £ 184,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0AY has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
Lickey End First School
The Orchards School
North Bromsgrove High School
Catshill Middle School
Chadsgrove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
- The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.6 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.1 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Forest Service Station1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Duke Of York0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ego At The Forest0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove3.0 km
- Barnt Green4.8 km
- Alvechurch6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km
- Broad Street0.2 km
- Barnsley Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B610AY · Data under Open Government Licence