B61 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birmingham Road, 0.4km from Lowes Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Bromsgrove Central ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B61 0DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00164023 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B61 0DH.
241
39
£ 39,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B61 0DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B61 0DH has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 0DH. The average age is 39.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
1 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 0DH has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
North Bromsgrove High School
Lickey End First School
Finstall First School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- The Wine Cabin0.3 km
- C.E. Partridge & Son0.8 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Forest Service Station0.9 km
- Redkite Health Foods0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Hop Pole0.3 km
- The Guild0.4 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.9 km
- The Queens Head0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Lemon Tree1.0 km
- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.9 km
- The Stripped Kitchen0.9 km
- Ego At The Forest1.0 km
- Bromsgrove Pizza Co0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ideal Fish Bar0.3 km
- Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs Bromsgrove0.6 km
- Bromsgrove Leisure Centre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bea's Lodge0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.2 km
- Barnt Green4.4 km
- Alvechurch5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oakland Grove0.0 km
- Oakland Grove0.0 km
- Council House0.1 km
- All Saints Road0.2 km
- All Saints Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B610DH · Data under Open Government Licence