B61 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 1.0km from Catshill in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Catshill South ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0BL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00163877 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BL.
360
55
£ 42,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 55, 94% owned. B61 0BL is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0BL. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0BL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Catshill Middle School
Chadsgrove School
Catshill First School
Lickey End First School
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
The Orchards School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.0 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.7 km
- Premier1.0 km
- Willowbrook Garden Centre0.0 km
- Catshill Post Office And Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Catshill Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove3.6 km
- Barnt Green4.8 km
- Alvechurch6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Barnsley Hall0.3 km
- Barnsley Hall0.3 km
- Hinton Fields0.4 km
- Hinton Fields0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B610BL · Data under Open Government Licence