B61 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Stourbridge Road, 0.6km 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 0BW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00163877 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOURBRIDGE ROAD, B61 0BW.
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
B61 0BW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £420k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0BW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0BW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Amar And Sons0.7 km
- Duncombe0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.5 km
- Catshill Post Office And Stores0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Catshill Village Hall0.8 km
- Catshill Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- New Inn0.9 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ellys Italian Kitchen0.8 km
- Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine0.8 km
- Dine India0.8 km
- Catshill Baptist Church0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Catshill Village Pizza0.8 km
- Golds0.8 km
- Little Bengal0.8 km
- Mr Wong's0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove4.0 km
- Barnt Green4.8 km
- Alvechurch6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hinton Fields0.0 km
- Hinton Fields0.1 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- Middle School0.4 km
- Bromsgrove- Meadow Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B610BW · Data under Open Government Licence