Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BARTHOLEMEWS LANE, B61 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTHOLEMEWS LANE, B61 0AY.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.9 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.9 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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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.4 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.4 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Ego At The Forest0.9 km
hotel

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