Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

360

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Burglary7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils0.9 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils1.0 km
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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils1.1 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils1.5 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils1.5 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Catshill Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • The Crown Inn0.6 km
hotel

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