Find postcode

Cofton

Interactive map displaying Cofton

Crime
LowHigh

About

Cofton ward lies in the eastern part of the Bromsgrove district, characterised by a mix of residential housing and significant areas of open land. The ward includes the residential areas of Cofton Hackett and parts of Barnt Green, with housing ranging from older properties to newer developments. Its landscape is defined by the presence of the Lickey Hills, a prominent range offering woodland and heathland. This geography provides a clear rural edge to the built environment.

The area is notably bordered by the M5 motorway to the east, which shapes its physical boundary. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities serving the resident population. A network of public footpaths, particularly those traversing the Lickey Hills, connects the neighbourhoods to the surrounding countryside. The Cofton Park reservoir is another specific feature within the local landscape, contributing to the area's green character.

Area overview

On average Cofton has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cofton is £77,356 per year. There are 1 schools in Cofton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cofton is home to around 3,292 people, with a population density of about 518.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cofton Population
3,292
Population density
518.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.78(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(+78%)
Burglary
9.42(+132%)
Vehicle crime
6.08(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,789
84.72%
Indian
120
3.65%
Other White
70
2.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
1.37%
Total population: 3,292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,273
49.21%
Level 3 (A level)
431
16.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
325
12.56%
No qualifications
231
8.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,587

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
647
50.94%
Owns outright
461
36.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
61
4.8%
Other social rented
44
3.46%
Shared ownership
35
2.76%
Total households: 1,270

Property prices in Cofton

Median price£405,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £500K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Cofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,500 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cofton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£496,000£370
Semi-Detached22£354,250£339
Terraced10£278,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cofton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cofton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,995£315,995£231,000
2017£445,498£279,950£202,500
2018£435,995£307,498£247,495
2019£395,000£299,975£249,995
2020£464,000£338,995£357,155
2021£492,500£349,750£250,998
2022£504,995£346,995£350,000
2023£480,000£385,000£272,500
2024£487,500£380,000£370,000
2025£525,000£357,500£286,000
2026£480,500£412,500£274,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cofton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cofton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£238£243
2017£260£268£254
2018£292£268£259
2019£305£292£292
2020£300£280£273
2021£352£301£307
2022£374£375£330
2023£373£353£355
2024£362£332£331
2025£358£358£301
2026£385£307£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cofton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cofton 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 Cofton ward.

Local councillors

Anita Maria Dale

Cofton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Cofton

Is Cofton safe?

Cofton records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cofton?

The median sale price in Cofton is £405,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cofton?

Cofton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cofton?

Cofton scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cofton sits around rank 29,855 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 Cofton?

The average household income in Cofton is around £77,356 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cofton?

Cofton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Anita Maria Dale (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Cofton

B459QJ

Monument Lane

B458GZ

Healey Avenue

B458FQ

Malow Close

B458PJ

Reservoir Road

B458PY

Kendal End Road

B458UQ

Groveley Lane

B458BE

Cofton Church Lane

B458NB

Barnt Green Road

B458UX

Cofton

B458PP

Barnt Green Road

B458UG

Groveley Lane

B458FL

Russell Street

B458FZ

Lancaster Way

B459XH

Monument Lane

B458GX

Hurricane Avenue

B458FY

Newman Drive

B458PT

Cofton Church Lane

B458EU

Old Birmingham Road

B458UB

Groveley Lane

B458ER

Warren Lane

B458RS

Rose Hill

B458EQ

Clayton Gardens

B458UF

Private Way

B458AD

Ashmead Rise

B458AQ

Chestnut Drive

B458FP

Skylark Street

B458UU

Lickey Road

B458GQ

Shadow Close

B458ES

Old Birmingham Road

B458ET

High House Drive

B601NU

Old Birmingham Road

B601NY

Alvechurch Highway

B458GU

Fairey Street

B458FR

Church View Close

B458AN

Oakfield Drive

B458AL

Middle Drive

B458RR

Rose Hill

B601NX

Old Birmingham Road

B458AP

The Grove

B458PE

Ten Ashes Lane

B458PN

Reservoir Road

B458AE

Ashmead Rise

B458EX

Malvern Road

B458FS

Avro Street

B458AS

Parsonage Drive

B458PG

Lickey Coppice

B458FN

Payton Street

B458GW

Fairey Street

B458FT

Hackett Street

B458PH

Barnt Green Road

B458ND

Barnt Green Road

B458PR

Barnt Green Road

B458EZ

Lynwood Way

B458PD

Groveley Lane

B458GS

East Works Drive

B458AA

Ashmead Drive

B458PS

Cofton Church Lane

B458GR

East Works Drive

B459QQ

Monument Lane

B458AB

Ashmead Drive

B458UA

Groveley Lane

B458QA

Kendal Drive

B458GY

Jenson Street

B458AH

Oakfield Drive

B458FW

Arrow Drive

B458RT

Rose Hill

B458BB

Cofton Church Lane

B458AR

Parsonage Drive

B458PU

Kendal End Road

B458BD

Cofton Church Lane

B459QH

Monument Lane

B458UD

Groveley Lane

B458UH

Hodington Way

B458PQ

Lickey Coppice

B458EY

Old Birmingham Road

B458FU

Dineley Road

B458PL

Cofton Lake Road

B458AJ

Middle Drive

B459XZ

Eachway Lane

B458GT

Aero Way

B459XL

Beacon Lane

B314PT

Groveley Lane

B458UJ

Ardern Drive

B458PX

Kendal End Road