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About

Sanders Park ward occupies a central area within the town of Bromsgrove, primarily characterised by residential streets and a significant retail presence along the Birmingham Road corridor. The housing stock is largely composed of inter-war and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, providing a settled neighbourhood atmosphere. The ward's commercial zone serves as a key local hub for shopping and services, with several supermarkets and smaller retail units clustered in this section.

The ward is defined by its namesake, Sanders Park, a substantial Victorian-era public park that serves as its green heart. This formal park features traditional elements including manicured flower beds, a bowling green, and a distinctive, ornate bandstand. The park's established tree lines and open lawns provide a contrast to the surrounding built environment, offering a central recreational space for residents across the town.

Area overview

On average Sanders Park has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sanders Park is £43,965 per year. Sanders Park is home to around 3,272 people, with a population density of about 3,349.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
232
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sanders Park Population
3,272
Population density
3,349.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.44(+229%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.88(+493%)
Shoplifting
28.12(+223%)
Public order
24.45(+303%)
Other theft
22(+287%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,992
91.47%
Other White
58
1.77%
Indian
51
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.7%
Total population: 3,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
805
28.8%
No qualifications
615
22%
Level 3 (A level)
470
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
392
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
270
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 2,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
586
36.95%
Owns with a mortgage
428
26.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
278
17.53%
Other social rented
187
11.79%
Social rents from council
68
4.29%
Total households: 1,586

Property prices in Sanders Park

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £345K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Sanders Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sanders Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£450,000£326
Semi-Detached15£280,000£309
Terraced17£230,000£293
Flats13£110,250£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sanders Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanders Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£79,950£178,000£202,500
2017£284,500£114,000£205,000£178,000
2018£311,250£120,000£215,000£174,500
2019£368,000£102,500£214,000£185,000
2020£325,000£122,000£208,000£206,250
2021£354,975£105,000£245,000£190,500
2022£367,500£105,000£259,250£225,000
2023£425,000£132,500£241,000£245,000
2024£406,500£107,000£258,000£208,000
2025£425,000£115,000£278,750£229,500
2026£450,000£105,000£336,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanders Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanders Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£180£205£223
2017£255£226£243£221
2018£266£210£241£235
2019£295£233£231£223
2020£286£208£255£246
2021£287£243£276£258
2022£365£215£310£274
2023£291£224£275£304
2024£307£246£295£265
2025£335£227£309£295
2026£374£227£312£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanders Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sanders Park 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 Sanders Park ward.

Local councillors

Mick Marshall

Sanders Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Sanders Park

Is Sanders Park safe?

Sanders Park records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sanders Park?

The median sale price in Sanders Park is £239,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Sanders Park?

Sanders Park scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sanders Park sits around rank 17,057 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 Sanders Park?

The average household income in Sanders Park is around £43,965 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sanders Park?

Sanders Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mick Marshall (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Sanders Park

B618RB

Church Lane

B618QL

Larchmere Drive

B617JZ

Kidderminster Road

B617JL

Perry Lane

B617JS

Kidderminster Road

B617ED

Whitford Road

B602BZ

Ednall Lane

B618PU

Willow Road

B618BT

High Street

B617JU

Kidderminster Road

B618UA

Parkwood Road

B602HX

New Road

B618QD

Willow Gardens

B618AW

High Street

B617JG

Leadbetter Drive

B617JY

Kidderminster Road

B618DX

Churchfields

B618DJ

Crown Close

B618RG

Willow Close

B617AX

Westbourne Close

B618EJ

Moorfield Drive

B617LF

Greyfriars Drive

B617JE

Paget Close

B617AG

Worcester Road

B618QF

Church Road

B618NT

Crabtree Lane

B618QY

St John Street

B618AZ

Osier Close

B602DD

Paradise Row

B618EH

Moorfield Drive

B618HQ

High Street

B617AN

Watt Close

B618NS

Willow Road

B617JJ

Kidderminster Road

B618RP

Rowan Close

B618NY

Crabtree Lane

B617DQ

Sanders Road

B617HN

Worcester Road

B617AS

Worcester Road

B618PL

Willow Road

B617DT

Hanover Place

B617DF

Ford Road

B617AL

Factory Lane

B617DY

St Peters Close

B618EE

Churchfields Close

B618DR

Forge Drive

B602HZ

New Road

B618NU

Crabtree Lane

B618DN

Church Street

B618PJ

Crabtree Lane

B618ED

Churchfields Road

B618LW

Broad Street

B602BY

Guild Road

B602HY

New Road

B618UB

Fallowfields Close

B618QG

New Road

B617DN

Worcester Road

B618DW

Crown Close

B618PS

Willow Road

B618AJ

High Street

B617EE

George Street

B618RE

Willow Close

B602BP

Hill Lane

B618NX

Crabtree Drive

B618PD

Lynden Close

B618QT

St John Street

B602BS

Station Street

B618DZ

Spire View

B617LA

Kidderminster Road

B617AB

George Street

B617JN

Kidderminster Road

B617JP

Kidderminster Road

B617HW

Peters Finger

B618PZ

The Orchard

B618EX

High Street

B618ES

High Street

B618AG

Mill Lane

B602BT

Station Street

B618AS

High Street

B618QH

Church Road

B617JH

Hanover Street

B618RA

Church Lane

B618EB

Churchfields Road

B618RF

Willow Close

B618PX

Willow Road

B618QA

Grayshott Close

B618EL

Providence Road

B618PW

Willow Road

B618PP

Howard Avenue

B618QB

New Road

B617HP

Worcester Road

B618RD

Willow Close

B618UG

Parkwood Road

B618RS

Button Drive

B617DH

Sanders Park

B618NR

Sanders Park

B618HJ

High Street

B618PN

Willow Road

B618QJ

Greenacres Road

B602DA

Ednall Lane