B61 9HZ is a sought-after residential area on Valley Road, 0.5km from Worms Ash in Fairfield. Administratively it sits within Belbroughton & Romsley ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B61, B61 9HZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k.
Census 2021 statistics for B61 9HZ are sourced from Output Area E00164118 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY ROAD, B61 9HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, B61 9HZ.
263
49
£ 49,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B61 9HZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B61 9HZ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £652k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B61 9HZ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 652,500
2 sales · Mean £ 652,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B61 9HZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Catshill Middle School
Chadsgrove School
Catshill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Fruit Shack At Willowbrook Garden Centre0.9 km
- Catshill Post Office And Stores1.0 km
- Willowbrook Garden Centre0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Catshill Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- The Gate At Bourneheath0.8 km
- The Nailers' Arms0.5 km
- New Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bromsgrove4.3 km
- Barnt Green5.5 km
- Alvechurch7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B619HZ · Data under Open Government Licence