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About

Lowes Hill is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of Bromsgrove town centre. The area is primarily composed of housing developments ranging from inter-war semis to more modern estates. It is a settled community with local amenities including shops, schools, and parks serving the immediate population. The ward contains several quiet, leafy streets and cul-de-sacs that provide a suburban atmosphere close to the town's core facilities and transport links.

A notable local landmark is the Bromsgrove School, a historic independent day and boarding school whose extensive grounds border the area. The ward's topography includes the gentle slopes of Lowes Hill itself, offering elevated views across parts of the town. Recreation is provided by Sanders Park, which lies just to the south, featuring formal gardens, sports fields, and a popular children's play area.

Area overview

On average Lowes Hill has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lowes Hill is £47,763 per year. There are 1 schools in Lowes Hill: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lowes Hill is home to around 3,037 people, with a population density of about 2,566.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lowes Hill Population
3,037
Population density
2,566.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.44(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.27(+200%)
Public order
20.09(+232%)
Other theft
19.1(+236%)
Shoplifting
18.11(+108%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,758
90.84%
Indian
66
2.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
1.35%
Other White
41
1.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.69%
Total population: 3,036

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
934
37.71%
Level 3 (A level)
413
16.67%
No qualifications
367
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
345
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
218
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 2,477

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
483
36.32%
Owns outright
442
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
175
13.16%
Other social rented
116
8.72%
Social rents from council
87
6.54%
Total households: 1,330

Property prices in Lowes Hill

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £339K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Lowes Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lowes Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£431,000£361
Semi-Detached10£292,125£290
Terraced18£246,500£312
Flats12£161,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lowes Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowes Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£148,000£205,000£189,950
2017£305,286£123,000£226,000£183,250
2018£340,000£132,500£219,000£178,000
2019£366,000£147,000£250,500£247,500
2020£375,000£129,250£257,750£198,000
2021£428,500£133,000£267,500£210,000
2022£466,000£140,000£267,000£241,500
2023£420,000£165,750£270,000£239,000
2024£503,500£126,000£277,500£250,000
2025£415,000£177,500£292,125£250,000
2026£508,750£112,500£285,000£223,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowes Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowes Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£183£226£229
2017£268£163£209£202
2018£269£177£242£247
2019£293£203£240£229
2020£299£209£225£232
2021£313£206£270£258
2022£341£203£322£326
2023£309£207£321£294
2024£329£190£308£279
2025£364£179£299£298
2026£349£178£294£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowes Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local councillors

Joshua William Robinson

Lowes Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats