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Marlbrook

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About

Marlbrook ward lies on the southeastern edge of Bromsgrove town, forming a primarily residential area characterised by a mix of housing estates. The layout includes many cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, with local amenities centred around a small parade of shops serving daily needs. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the south and east, providing a tangible edge between the built environment and agricultural land.

The area is defined by its proximity to the M5 and M42 motorways, with their junctions creating a distinct boundary and influencing the local soundscape. A network of footpaths connects the estates to Marlbrook Park, a green space with playing fields. The local primary school acts as a community hub, with its catchment area largely aligning with the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Marlbrook has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 0.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marlbrook is £62,081 per year. Marlbrook is home to around 2,900 people, with a population density of about 742.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marlbrook Population
2,900
Population density
742.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.93(-28%)
Burglary
7.59(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-30%)
Other theft
4.83(-15%)
Public order
2.76(-54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,625
90.52%
Indian
87
3%
Other White
54
1.86%
Irish
24
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.79%
Total population: 2,900

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,034
42.39%
Level 3 (A level)
392
16.07%
No qualifications
309
12.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
304
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
204
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 2,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
617
51.94%
Owns with a mortgage
480
40.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
5.3%
Other forms of private rent
17
1.43%
Other social rented
6
0.51%
Total households: 1,188

Property prices in Marlbrook

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £440K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Marlbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,950 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marlbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£438,750£344
Terraced4£352,500£307
Flats2£337,475£265
Semi-Detached15£335,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marlbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marlbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£233,000
2017£337,500£250,000£245,000
2018£385,000£255,000£255,000
2019£382,500£275,000£260,000
2020£445,000£291,250£261,500
2021£452,500£295,000£296,500
2022£477,500£330,000£289,000
2023£460,000£335,000£264,000
2024£492,500£315,000
2025£448,750£330,000£344,000
2026£520,000£337,000£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marlbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marlbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£245
2017£270£263£214
2018£301£277£231
2019£282£258£291
2020£304£267£257
2021£330£287£297
2022£346£330£279
2023£372£343£289
2024£370£336
2025£380£328£316
2026£394£352£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marlbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marlbrook 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 Marlbrook ward.

Local councillors

Helen Jayne Jones

Marlbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Marlbrook

Is Marlbrook safe?

Marlbrook records about 51 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 Marlbrook?

The median sale price in Marlbrook is £375,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Marlbrook?

Marlbrook scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Marlbrook sits around rank 31,423 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 Marlbrook?

The average household income in Marlbrook is around £62,081 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Marlbrook?

Marlbrook is represented by 1 elected councillor: Helen Jayne Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).