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.
MELBOURNE ROAD, B61 8PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, B61 8PF.
412
37
£ 41,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Orchards School
Meadows First School
Parkside Middle School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
North Bromsgrove High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bea's Lodge1.0 km
- Houseman Hall1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Bromsgrove0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B618PF · Data under Open Government Licence