Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

GUYS WALK, B61 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUYS WALK, B61 0BG.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

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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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B61 0BG's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £400k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B61 0BG is a sought-after residential area on Guys Walk, 0.5km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Lowes Hill ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B61 0BG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00164001 (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 0BG. 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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 288,000

5 sales · Mean £ 315,600

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

B61 0BG 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 offences46
Shoplifting23
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order9

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 pupils1.0 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.3 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.4 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.4 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.9 km
  • DRM Service Station1.0 km
  • The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.6 km
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.2 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.9 km
  • The Hop Pole1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ideal Fish Bar1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ego At The Forest0.8 km
  • Oriental Royal1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove3.0 km
  • Barnt Green4.7 km
  • Alvechurch6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Broad Street0.2 km
  • Broad Street0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local Store0.2 km
  • Barnsley Hall0.4 km