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About

Hill Top ward lies in the northern part of Bromsgrove town, characterised primarily by residential housing. The area includes a mix of property types and is bordered by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal to the west, providing a linear green corridor. Local amenities are centred around the Charford area, which serves the community with essential shops and services.

The ward is home to the North Bromsgrove High School and is defined by several major roads, including the A38 which runs along its eastern edge. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Charford Farm, which references the area's older agricultural past amidst its modern suburban development.

Area overview

On average Hill Top has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hill Top is £47,770 per year. There are 1 schools in Hill Top: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hill Top is home to around 1,989 people, with a population density of about 2,267.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hill Top Population
1,989
Population density
2,267.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.66(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.62(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(-10%)
Other theft
4.02(-29%)
Public order
4.02(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,875
94.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
1.36%
Other White
27
1.36%
Chinese
13
0.65%
Indian
13
0.65%
Total population: 1,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
577
35.49%
Level 3 (A level)
285
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
238
14.64%
No qualifications
227
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
170
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 1,626

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
354
44.25%
Owns outright
347
43.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
7.5%
Other social rented
15
1.88%
Other forms of private rent
13
1.62%
Total households: 800

Property prices in Hill Top

Median price£285,500
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £318K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Hill Top area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hill Top over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£430,000£333
Semi-Detached10£310,000£304
Terraced13£265,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hill Top

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Top.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£184,000£171,000
2017£290,000£212,000£179,950
2018£316,000£219,000£176,000
2019£332,000£210,000£190,000
2020£319,000£245,750£230,000
2021£400,000£261,000£214,500
2022£467,500£283,000£242,500
2023£440,000£295,150£248,000
2024£412,500£270,000£271,250
2025£440,000£302,500£235,000
2026£310,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Top.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Top.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£204£200
2017£249£216£207
2018£251£247£207
2019£308£259£218
2020£297£238£270
2021£328£278£256
2022£367£290£293
2023£386£304£297
2024£355£306£283
2025£332£298£295
2026£329£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Top.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hill Top 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 Hill Top ward.

Local councillors

David Hopkins

Hill Top - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Hill Top

Is Hill Top safe?

Hill Top records about 54 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 Hill Top?

The median sale price in Hill Top is £285,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hill Top?

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

How deprived is Hill Top?

Hill Top scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hill Top sits around rank 23,838 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 Hill Top?

The average household income in Hill Top is around £47,770 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hill Top?

Hill Top is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Hopkins (Labour Party).