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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Aston Fields Population

3,513

Population density

2,934.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,212

91.38%

Other White

1.82%

Indian

1.39%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.25%

Irish

0.88%

Total population: 3,515

Economics

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

Owns with a mortgage

620

40.39%

Owns outright

517

33.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

265

17.26%

Other social rented

3.84%

Social rents from council

1.63%

Total households: 1,535

Property prices in Aston Fields

Median price£291,000

Price per sq ft£300

Sales (last 12 months)48

Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £335K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Aston Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston Fields over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£462,500	£340	£309,000	£345,000	£628,750	£781,750
Semi-Detached	19	£326,000	£341	£241,000	£315,000	£362,500	£607,500
Terraced	13	£280,000	£273	£209,000	£250,000	£292,000	£343,000
Flats	12	£149,500	£242	£85,000	£111,625	£165,750	£202,125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston Fields.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£395,000	£133,863	£266,000	£185,500
2017	£291,000	£128,500	£240,000	£196,750
2018	£383,000	£133,000	£249,000	£211,475
2019	£300,750	£146,000	£257,500	£230,000
2020	£382,500	£158,000	£265,000	£225,000
2021	£362,500	£145,000	£275,000	£252,500
2022	£412,000	£165,000	£330,000	£250,000
2023	£470,000	£162,000	£325,000	£255,600
2024	£425,000	£165,000	£302,500	£285,000
2025	£458,750	£157,500	£330,000	£275,000
2026	—	£157,500	£330,000	£250,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston Fields.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£369	£214	£217	£248
2017	£252	£205	£236	£240
2018	£257	£226	£264	£250
2019	£270	£240	£253	£246
2020	£277	£237	£261	£265
2021	£274	£241	£296	£300
2022	£344	£253	£339	£278
2023	£342	£269	£329	£316
2024	£377	£258	£343	£317
2025	£360	£265	£343	£326
2026	—	£248	£350	£271

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.

Band A£1,652

Band B£1,928

Band C£2,203

Band D£2,479

Band E£3,029

Band F£3,580

Band G£4,131

Band H£4,957

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Aston Fields ward.

Local councillors

Jane Elledge

Aston Fields - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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Demographics

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Property prices in Aston Fields

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston Fields

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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