Is B61 7WB a safe place to live?

Yes, B61 7WB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of B61 7WB?

The population for the B61 7WB area is approximately 374 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B61 7WB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B61 7WB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

374

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 7WB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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10/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B61 7WB spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B61 7WB is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bank's Green in Bromsgrove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tardebigge ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

The people who live in B61 7WB are typical of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 7WB are sourced from Output Area E00164070 (shared with 123 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 7WB. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian2.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

B61 7WB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bromsgrove3.4 km
Redditch4.7 km
Alvechurch5.9 km

Bus Stops

Old Garage0.2 km