Is B61 0BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, B61 0BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B61 0BJ?

The average property price in B61 0BJ is currently around £280k.

What is the population of B61 0BJ?

The population for the B61 0BJ area is approximately 218 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

218

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

B61 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.9km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Norton ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B61 0BJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00181402 (shared with 7 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 0BJ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%

Asian / British Asian5.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 39%

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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

B61 0BJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13

Anti-social behaviour8

Burglary8

Public order3

Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils1.1 km

Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.2 km

Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils1.2 km

Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils1.2 km

Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km

Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.3 km

The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.2 km
C.E. Partridge & Son0.5 km
Premier0.7 km
Willowbrook Garden Centre0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Crown Inn0.9 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Bea's Lodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bromsgrove3.4 km
Barnt Green4.8 km
Alvechurch6.5 km

Bus Stops

Barnsley Hall0.1 km
Barnsley Hall0.1 km
Fockbury Mill Lane0.5 km
Fockbury Mill Lane (error)0.5 km