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About

Aston Fields is a residential ward situated in the northeast of Bromsgrove. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along main routes like Birmingham Road. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Charford, which has its own local centre and community facilities.

A notable feature is the presence of the Charford First School and the expansive Sanders Park, a large green space with recreational grounds. The ward is bordered by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, adding a linear waterway to the local landscape. Transport links are straightforward, with the M5 motorway and Bromsgrove railway station providing connections to Birmingham and Worcester. The area serves as a practical residential base for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Aston Fields has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aston Fields is £57,510 per year. There are 2 schools in Aston Fields: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aston Fields is home to around 3,513 people, with a population density of about 2,934.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aston Fields Population
3,513
Population density
2,934.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.68(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.38(+24%)
Public order
4.84(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-34%)
Burglary
4.84(+19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,212
91.38%
Other White
64
1.82%
Indian
49
1.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
1.25%
Irish
31
0.88%
Total population: 3,515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,087
38.18%
Level 3 (A level)
504
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
452
15.88%
No qualifications
352
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
267
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 2,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
620
40.39%
Owns outright
517
33.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
17.26%
Other social rented
59
3.84%
Social rents from council
25
1.63%
Total households: 1,535

Property prices in Aston Fields

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Aston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aston Fields in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£160,000
Terraced15£280,000
Detached9£472,500
Semi-Detached21£326,000

10 years median price trend in Aston Fields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston Fields.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.