Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BLAKE ROAD, B61 0LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKE ROAD, B61 0LZ.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 0LZ 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, B61 0LZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £175,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 0LZ is a safe, established residential area on Blake Road, 0.6km from Hall Flat in Catshill. Administratively it sits within Catshill South ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B61 0LZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 0LZ are sourced from Output Area E00163988 (shared with 4 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 0LZ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,500

2 sales · Mean £ 157,500

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

B61 0LZ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting17
Public order11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Catshill First School

Good327 pupils0.4 km
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Chadsgrove School

Outstanding135 pupils0.6 km
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Catshill Middle School

Good369 pupils0.6 km
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Lickey End First School

Requires Improvement146 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Amar And Sons0.4 km
  • Duncombe0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Marlbrook Service Station0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Catshill Village Hall0.5 km
  • Catshill Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • Miller & Carter Marlbrook0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Catshill Methodist Church0.3 km
  • Ellys Italian Kitchen0.5 km
  • Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine0.5 km
  • Catshill Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Dine India0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Mexi Co0.8 km
  • Catshill Village Pizza0.5 km
  • Mr Wong's0.5 km
  • Golds0.5 km
  • Little Bengal0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnt Green4.0 km
  • Bromsgrove4.4 km
  • Alvechurch6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Byron Way0.2 km
  • Ash Drive0.2 km
  • Ash Drive0.2 km
  • Oak Apple Court0.3 km
  • Aintree Close0.3 km