Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

MELBOURNE CLOSE, B61 8NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE CLOSE, B61 8NP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

329

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B61 8NP's 52% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B61 8NP is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Close, 0.3km from Churchfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sidemoor ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 8NP are sourced from Output Area E00164034 (shared with 13 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 8NP. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 199,950

1 sales · Mean £ 199,950

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

B61 8NP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Public order16
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.7 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils0.9 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.1 km
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Millfields First School

Good288 pupils1.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic First School

Good273 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.7 km
  • The Stripped Kitchen0.8 km
  • Bromsgrove Pizza Co0.8 km
  • Canto Mando Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Casa Med Tapas Bar And Lounge0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • ATE0.9 km
  • Bromsgrove Sporting FC0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Greggs Bromsgrove0.9 km
  • New Orient Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Redkite Health Foods0.8 km
  • Zam Zam Shop0.8 km
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.8 km
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.9 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge1.0 km
  • Houseman Hall0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Bromsgrove1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Slug And Lettuce0.8 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.9 km
  • The Grove Inn0.8 km
  • 57 Monkeys0.9 km
  • Bromsgrove Unionist Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.4 km
  • Barnt Green5.6 km
  • Alvechurch6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shops0.1 km
  • Willow Road0.1 km
  • Pleck Stores0.1 km
  • Pleck Stores0.1 km
  • Duke of York0.2 km