Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

WILLOW ROAD, B61 8PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW ROAD, B61 8PW.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

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

B61 8PW is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 8PW is a safe, established residential area on Willow Road, 0.5km from Churchfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Sanders Park ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

This 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.

Census 2021 statistics for B61 8PW are sourced from Output Area E00164010 (shared with 14 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 8PW. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Semi-Detached

£ 216,000

6 sales · Mean £ 213,916

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

B61 8PW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Shoplifting16
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Outstanding659 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchards School

Inadequate262 pupils0.7 km
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Parkside Middle School

Good609 pupils0.9 km
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Meadows First School

Outstanding332 pupils0.9 km
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Millfields First School

Good288 pupils1.2 km
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North Bromsgrove High School

Good948 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Catholic First School

Good273 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House0.8 km
  • The Stripped Kitchen0.9 km
  • Maekong Thai0.8 km
  • Rotana Cafe & Desert0.7 km
  • Sixty Degrees0.8 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • ATE0.8 km
  • Istanbul Grill And Chicago Pizza0.8 km
  • RubyTake Away0.8 km
  • Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove0.8 km
  • Sunny's Fryer0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Decanter Spirit Ltd0.8 km
  • Broad Street News & Booze0.5 km
  • Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg0.8 km
  • Cake Magic UK0.9 km
  • Deansway Store0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Grove Inn0.7 km
  • The Golden Cross Hotel0.8 km
  • 57 Monkeys0.8 km
  • Bromsgrove Unionist Club0.4 km
  • The Dog & Pheasant0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Bromsgrove0.7 km
  • Houseman Hall0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Aldi1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bromsgrove2.3 km
  • Barnt Green5.9 km
  • Alvechurch7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Willow Road0.2 km
  • Grayshott Close0.3 km
  • Pleck Stores0.3 km
  • Pleck Stores0.3 km
  • Willow Road0.3 km