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About

Catshill South is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of Bromsgrove town. The area is primarily composed of housing developments from the mid-to-late 20th century, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its layout is defined by quiet, winding streets and several small greenspaces, providing a settled environment for families and commuters. The local road network connects directly to the A38, facilitating travel towards Bromsgrove centre and wider regional links.

The ward contains the grounds of the former Catshill Convent, a historical landmark whose buildings have been repurposed for residential use. Local amenities are focused along Meadow Road and include a primary school, a convenience store, and a community hall. The terrain slopes gently towards the River Salwarpe, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary, with areas of open land following its course. This creates a distinct edge between the built environment and the rural landscape to the south.

Area overview

On average Catshill South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Catshill South is £51,492 per year. There are 1 schools in Catshill South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Catshill South is home to around 3,154 people, with a population density of about 1,797.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Catshill South Population
3,154
Population density
1,797.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.12(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.22(+162%)
Burglary
10.46(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+43%)
Public order
8.88(+47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,974
94.17%
Other White
39
1.23%
Indian
29
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.92%
Irish
21
0.66%
Total population: 3,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
790
30.84%
No qualifications
500
19.52%
Level 3 (A level)
420
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
345
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
256
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 2,562

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
524
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
441
31.96%
Other social rented
171
12.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
130
9.42%
Social rents from council
61
4.42%
Total households: 1,380

Property prices in Catshill South

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £386K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Catshill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £540,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£415,000£319
Semi-Detached11£280,000£313
Terraced19£235,000£261
Flats2£132,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catshill South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£83,500£195,500£146,000
2017£312,500£118,000£239,950£145,000
2018£323,250£94,100£235,000£155,100
2019£342,500£103,000£221,500£165,000
2020£325,000£125,000£248,000£169,750
2021£365,000£99,500£277,500£180,000
2022£340,440—£279,500£199,975
2023£376,500£132,500£327,500£217,500
2024£387,000£145,500£304,000£210,000
2025£435,000£150,000£290,000£206,500
2026£405,000—£260,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£172£235£188
2017£262£149£250£160
2018£243£169£252£171
2019£267—£248£180
2020£274£173£246£226
2021£303£152£290£204
2022£312—£302£265
2023£263£213£318£238
2024£325£234£313£222
2025£334£240£288£238
2026£319—£324£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catshill South 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 South ward.

Local councillors

Shirley Anne Webb

Catshill South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Catshill South

Is Catshill South safe?

Catshill South records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Catshill South?

The median sale price in Catshill South is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Catshill South?

Catshill South has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Catshill South?

Catshill South scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Catshill South sits around rank 17,546 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 South?

The average household income in Catshill South is around £51,492 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Catshill South?

Catshill South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Shirley Anne Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Catshill South

B610LL

Severn Close

B610JN

Catshill South

B610JD

Marsh Way

B610LZ

Blake Road

B619HS

Dale Close

B610BW

Stourbridge Road

B610LB

The Acorns

B610JL

Meadow Road

B610NA

Milton Road

B619HP

Rocky Lane

B619HJ

Westfields

B619HH

Crownhill Meadow

B610NH

Shelley Close

B610BL

Stourbridge Road

B610JH

The Brambles

B610GE

Watercress Drive

B610NJ

The Dock

B610QS

Golden Cross Drive

B610LY

Barley Mow Lane

B619HL

Churchstone Close

B610NE

Spenser Walk

B610LS

Oak Road

B610NL

Mulberry Grove

B610JW

Catshill South

B610JX

Minster Walk

B610JZ

Golden Cross Lane

B619HR

Hinton Fields

B610JP

Gibb Lane

B619LD

Brookside Drive

B610JR

Gibb Lane

B610GG

Cowslip Close

B619LQ

Stourbridge Road

B610HZ

Birmingham Road

B619LG

Stourbridge Road

B610NS

Wildmoor Lane

B610ND

Byron Way

B610TS

Oak Apple Road

B610HH

Poplar Close

B610BN

Stourbridge Road

B619LH

Stourbridge Road

B610LA

Golden Cross Lane

B610JS

Church Road

B610NB

Byron Way

B610HG

Woodbank Drive

B610LR

Greendale Close

B610LT

Oak Road

B619LF

Stourbridge Road

B619HT

Hinton Fields

B610HQ

Tall Trees Close

B610NN

The Meadows

B610LP

Barley Mow Lane

B610LH

Julian Close

B610GF

Cowslip Close

B610QA

Byron Way

B610LQ

Golden Cross Lane

B610GD

Topaz Way

B610NQ

Shelley Close

B610NF

Spenser Walk

B610LU

Barley Mow Lane

B610JJ

Meadow Road

B610NG

Milton Road

B610TR

Acorn Road

B610JY

Church Road

B610FL

Foxtail Place

B610GH

Kingcup Close

B610LX

Haynes Close

B619LE

Stourbridge Road

B610TT

Catkins Close