Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

MELBOURNE ROAD, B61 8PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, B61 8PF.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B61 8PF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, B61 8PF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 36.0% year-on-year.

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

B61 8PF is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Road, 0.2km from Perryfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sidemoor ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B61 8PF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 36.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 8PF are sourced from Output Area E00164032 (shared with 12 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 8PF. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,500

3 sales · Mean £ 233,166

Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Flat

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

B61 8PF has low crime rates — 33 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order19
Shoplifting16
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils0.5 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.8 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House1.0 km
  • Bromsgrove Pizza Co1.0 km
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert1.0 km
  • Twelve1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bea's Lodge1.0 km
  • Houseman Hall1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn Bromsgrove0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Wok Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ci Ci Cabana1.0 km
  • Market Plaice1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • C.E. Partridge & Son0.9 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.3 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg1.0 km
  • Cake Magic UK1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bromsgrove Unionist Club0.8 km
  • The Duke Of York0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.6 km
  • Barnt Green5.6 km
  • Alvechurch7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • King George Close0.3 km
  • Duke of York West Midland Services0.3 km
  • Duke of York0.3 km
  • Shops0.3 km
  • Willow Road0.3 km