B61 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Mount Vernon Drive, 0.5km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Lowes Hill ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0BF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% 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: Prices average £405k. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00164001 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT VERNON DRIVE, B61 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VERNON DRIVE, B61 0BF.
296
43
£ 41,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B61 0BF combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£405k 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 B61 0BF. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 374,500
2 sales · Mean £ 374,500
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0BF 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.
school Local Schools
Parkside Middle School
Meadows First School
Lickey End First School
Catshill Middle School
North Bromsgrove High School
The Orchards School
Chadsgrove School
Catshill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Broad Street News & Booze1.0 km
- The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.6 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.2 km
- Premier0.4 km
- Forest Service Station0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Duke Of York0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ego At The Forest0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove3.0 km
- Barnt Green4.6 km
- Alvechurch6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street0.2 km
- Broad Street0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local Store0.3 km
- Barnsley Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B610BF · Data under Open Government Licence