Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

GIBB LANE, B61 0JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBB LANE, B61 0JP.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B61 0JP — age 47, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.3% year-on-year.

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

B61 0JP is a safe, established residential area on Gibb Lane, 0.3km from Catshill in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Catshill North ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 0JP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 11.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0JP are sourced from Output Area E00163874 (shared with 10 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 0JP. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,225

16 sales · Mean £ 247,278

Detached

£ 360,000

2 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

B61 0JP has low crime rates — 43 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting17
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils0.0 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils0.2 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Amar And Sons0.0 km
  • Duncombe0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Catshill Post Office And Stores0.3 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Catshill Village Hall0.1 km
  • Catshill Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Crown Inn0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Ellys Italian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine0.1 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Dine India0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mr Wong's0.1 km
  • Catshill Village Pizza0.1 km
  • Golds0.1 km
  • Little Bengal0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green4.4 km
  • Bromsgrove4.5 km
  • Alvechurch6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gibb Lane School0.0 km
  • Gibb Lane School0.1 km
  • Meadow Road0.1 km
  • Catshill- Harris Coaches0.2 km
  • Meadow Road0.2 km