B61 — BROMSGROVE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B61

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B61 is £332,636, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B61 cost 15.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B61 have fallen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£455,681	281
Semi-detached	£284,309	317
Terraced	£230,251	267
Flat	£162,667	98
All types	£332,636	1031

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B61

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 39.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B61 has a crime rate well 52% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B61

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B61 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Meadows First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Millfields First School	Primary	Good	mi
Dodford First School	Primary	Good	mi
Parkside Middle School	Other	Good	mi
Bromsgrove School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B61 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B61 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B61 — BROMSGROVE

Area Summary

B61 (BROMSGROVE) offers property prices near the national average (£332,636), low crime (52% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B60

BROMSGROVE

£364K

▲ 2.4% YoY

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HALESOWEN

£321K

▲ 1.6% YoY

B63

HALESOWEN

£260K

▲ 30.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B61?

The average house price in B61 (BROMSGROVE) is £332,636, based on 1031 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.

Is B61 a safe area to live?

Crime in B61 is significantly below the national average (39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B61?

There are 13 schools in or near B61. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B61?

Council tax in B61 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B61?

The average broadband download speed in B61 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B61 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in B61 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.