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About

Charford ward lies on the northern edge of Bromsgrove town, primarily consisting of residential housing developed in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is served by Charford First School and is bounded by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to the north, which forms a natural boundary. Housing includes a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local shopping facilities centred along Charford Road.

The ward contains the Charford Community Centre and several green spaces, including Charford Playing Fields. A notable local feature is the Charford Bell, a modern sculpture located near the shops that references the area's historical name. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the canal towpath providing a route for walkers and cyclists heading towards the wider Worcestershire countryside.

Area overview

On average Charford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 38.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charford is £53,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Charford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charford is home to around 3,419 people, with a population density of about 5,153.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charford Population
3,419
Population density
5,153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.2(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.45(+424%)
Shoplifting
23.98(+176%)
Public order
20.47(+238%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.3(+165%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,181
93.07%
Other White
66
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.64%
Irish
20
0.59%
Total population: 3,418

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
606
22.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
562
21.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
483
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
409
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
371
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 2,664

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
393
26.2%
Owns outright
342
22.8%
Owns with a mortgage
332
22.13%
Social rents from council
264
17.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
140
9.33%
Total households: 1,500

Property prices in Charford

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £268K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Charford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£242,500£280
Terraced5£162,500£203
Flats1£112,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,750£160,000
2017£355,000£165,000£165,500
2018£260,000£182,000£147,625
2019£277,500£191,500£170,000
2020£265,000£200,000£173,000
2021£290,000£200,475£194,000
2022£370,000£221,000£200,000
2023£410,000£240,000£199,000
2024£432,500£233,000£235,000
2025£309,000£243,500£200,000
2026£230,000£159,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£187
2017£260£200£145
2018£335£209£176
2019£355£226£218
2020£347£232£184
2021£390£265£239
2022£495£276£194
2023£382£279£229
2024£378£300£277
2025£422£286£219
2026£290£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charford 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 Charford ward.

Local councillors

Sam Ammar

Charford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Charford

Is Charford safe?

Charford records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Charford?

The median sale price in Charford is £230,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Charford?

Charford has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Charford?

Charford scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Charford sits around rank 10,450 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 Charford?

The average household income in Charford is around £53,056 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Charford?

Charford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sam Ammar (Labour Party).