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Catshill North

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About

Catshill North is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of Bromsgrove town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern homes, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads. It functions as a commuter settlement, with good road links to Birmingham and the wider motorway network facilitating travel. The ward contains several green spaces, including playing fields and smaller recreational areas integrated within the housing layouts.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Catshill Village Green, which anchors the older part of the community. The ward is bordered by more rural landscapes to the north, with agricultural land and pockets of woodland. Educational facilities serve the local population, and the area maintains a practical, suburban character focused on everyday community needs.

Area overview

On average Catshill North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Catshill North is £51,325 per year. Catshill North is home to around 2,804 people, with a population density of about 2,846.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Catshill North Population
2,804
Population density
2,846.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.29(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.82(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.27(+27%)
Burglary
8.92(+120%)
Other theft
6.42(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,606
92.94%
Indian
40
1.43%
Other White
26
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.75%
Caribbean
18
0.64%
Total population: 2,804

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
629
27.6%
Level 3 (A level)
429
18.82%
No qualifications
425
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
325
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
294
12.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
394
32.67%
Owns with a mortgage
380
31.51%
Other social rented
176
14.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
9.95%
Social rents from council
87
7.21%
Total households: 1,206

Property prices in Catshill North

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £352K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £289 per square foot) in Catshill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catshill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£430,000£289
Semi-Detached14£280,000£296
Terraced9£220,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catshill North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293,500£177,500£150,000
2017£295,000£183,000£158,750
2018£340,000£225,000£169,975
2019£333,750£205,000£180,000
2020£331,500£205,000£168,000
2021£407,500£242,000£189,950
2022£445,000£261,500£210,000
2023£403,000£260,000£220,000
2024£370,000£248,000£210,000
2025£430,000£274,000£220,000
2026£522,500£301,000£224,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£172£203
2017£253£206£224
2018£250£215£215
2019£271£219£235
2020£275£240£201
2021£259£258£232
2022£324£285£280
2023£331£257£271
2024£308£269£276
2025£295£292£263
2026£306£283£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catshill North in the last year.

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 Catshill North ward.

Local councillors

Bernard Martin McEldowney

Catshill North - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Catshill North

Is Catshill North safe?

Catshill North records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Catshill North?

The median sale price in Catshill North is £282,500 (about £289 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Catshill North?

Catshill North scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Catshill North sits around rank 16,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Catshill North?

The average household income in Catshill North is around £51,325 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Catshill North?

Catshill North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bernard Martin McEldowney (Independent).