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About

Norton ward encompasses a largely residential area on the eastern side of Bromsgrove, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. The landscape is gently undulating, with streets extending towards more open, semi-rural edges. It contains local amenities like shops and schools that serve the immediate community, with a focus on everyday needs rather than major commercial centres. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere typical of a suburban district.

A notable local feature is the Norton Collection Museum, housed within a historic former farmhouse, which preserves the agricultural heritage of this part of Worcestershire. The ward includes several small greens and pockets of woodland, such as those near St. Godwald's Church, providing accessible natural spaces. Its eastern boundary blends into the countryside, with footpaths leading towards the wider fields and lanes of the district.

Area overview

On average Norton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton is £62,691 per year. There are 1 schools in Norton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norton is home to around 3,724 people, with a population density of about 1,912.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton Population
3,724
Population density
1,912.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.82(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.62(+17%)
Other theft
6.71(+18%)
Burglary
4.56(+12%)
Vehicle crime
3.22(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,337
89.7%
Indian
88
2.37%
Other White
67
1.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
1.02%
Total population: 3,720

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,146
39.11%
Level 3 (A level)
533
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
413
14.1%
No qualifications
345
11.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
283
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 2,930

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
633
42.14%
Owns outright
547
36.42%
Other social rented
124
8.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
84
5.59%
Social rents from council
54
3.6%
Total households: 1,502

Property prices in Norton

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£304K – £455K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£455,000£350
Semi-Detached19£325,000£322
Terraced7£212,500£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311,000£182,000£160,250
2017£379,950£239,950£192,750
2018£370,000£263,498£194,975
2019£399,995£269,950£205,975
2020£377,500£285,000£251,000
2021£410,000£275,975£196,500
2022£426,000£285,000£317,000
2023£425,000£315,000£240,000
2024£455,000£315,000£254,000
2025£462,250£320,000£208,750
2026£452,500£330,000£327,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£228£157
2017£295£256£267
2018£304£270£241
2019£312£285£235
2020£282£287£287
2021£322£302£277
2022£348£323£269
2023£337£293£325
2024£366£336£359
2025£357£335£216
2026£344£322£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton 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 Norton ward.

Local councillors

Rob Hunter

Norton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Norton

Is Norton safe?

Norton records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Norton?

The median sale price in Norton is £345,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Norton?

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

How deprived is Norton?

Norton scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Norton sits around rank 29,166 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 Norton?

The average household income in Norton is around £62,691 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Norton?

Norton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rob Hunter (Liberal Democrats).