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B61

BROMSGROVE

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B61 is the postcode district for BROMSGROVE, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £332,636
1yr change ▼ 4.8%
Crime 52% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£332,636

▼ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% above national avg

Crime Rate

39.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

350 Mbps

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.

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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

£319K £325K £331K £337K £343K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

67

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.

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350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B6

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B61 BROMSGROVE

What is the average house price in B61 BROMSGROVE?
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 BROMSGROVE 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 is the population of B61 BROMSGROVE?
The population of B61 (BROMSGROVE) is approximately 138,017 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B61 BROMSGROVE?
There are 13 schools in or near B61. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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