B61 8RQ is a safe, established residential area on Cotton Pool Road, 0.7km from Perryfields in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Perryfields ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 8RQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 8RQ are sourced from Output Area E00164100 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTON POOL ROAD, B61 8RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON POOL ROAD, B61 8RQ.
381
46
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B61 8RQ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£620k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 8RQ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 517,500
2 sales · Mean £ 517,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 8RQ has low crime rates — 25 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
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
The Orchards School
Millfields First School
St Peter's Catholic First School
Parkside Middle School
Meadows First School
North Bromsgrove High School
South Bromsgrove High
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House1.0 km
- Maekong Thai0.8 km
- Rotana Cafe & Desert0.9 km
- Sixty Degrees0.9 km
- The Sandwich Lady & Sons0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
17 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
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Decanter Spirit Ltd0.9 km
- Broad Street News & Booze0.7 km
- Bromsgrove Fruit And Veg1.0 km
- Deansway Store0.6 km
- Maxideals1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Grove Inn0.9 km
- Millfield And District Social Club0.9 km
- The Golden Cross Hotel0.9 km
- 57 Monkeys0.8 km
- Bromsgrove Unionist Club0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Bromsgrove0.5 km
- Houseman Hall0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove2.3 km
- Barnt Green6.1 km
- Alvechurch7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Willow Road0.3 km
- Willow Road0.3 km
- Grayshott Close0.4 km
- Willow Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B618RQ · Data under Open Government Licence