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B60 1AJ

Alder Way

Bromsgrove Central

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Overview

Postcode B60 1AJ is located in an urban city, within the Bromsgrove Central ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £42,995 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 202.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £42,995 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from B60 1AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B60 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromsgrove located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
1,548.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.98(+179%)
Other theft
29.39(+417%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.4(+117%)
Public order
21(+247%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
91.62%
Irish
9
2.43%
Other White
8
2.16%
Chinese
5
1.35%
Other Asian
5
1.35%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
33.13%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.02%
No qualifications
48
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
31.37%
Owns with a mortgage
48
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
19.12%
Other social rented
33
16.18%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.92%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Bromsgrove Central

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £388K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Bromsgrove Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £542,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromsgrove Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£434,000£358
Semi-Detached15£340,000£374
Terraced5£330,000£341
Flats12£126,500£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromsgrove Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromsgrove Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332,500£103,475£259,448£268,500
2017£306,250£118,000£254,000£257,500
2018£387,500£127,500£249,725£230,000
2019£354,250£115,250£270,000£240,000
2020£400,000£125,000£269,500£270,250
2021£371,000£127,500£303,000£335,000
2022£426,000£115,000£312,500£317,000
2023£399,140£125,000£307,500£298,000
2024£450,000£115,000£285,000£308,000
2025£437,500£120,000£345,000£320,000
2026£428,750£149,975£350,000£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromsgrove Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromsgrove Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£186£222£201
2017£287£202£260£265
2018£267£212£262£260
2019£275£219£260£290
2020£280£207£275£318
2021£306£200£296£282
2022£343£195£333£339
2023£368£201£302£277
2024£368£201£334£329
2025£354£203£352£331
2026£402£217£372£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromsgrove Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromsgrove Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jan 202621, Yewtree Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
26 Sept 202522, Yewtree Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
20 Mar 20268, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1ANDetachedFreehold£389,000
26 Jan 202618, Planetree Close, Bromsgrove, B60 1AWDetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Feb 202619, Hopgardens Avenue, Bromsgrove, B60 2NXTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the B60 1AJ postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B60 1AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNorth Bromsgrove High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryFinstall First SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miMiddle deemed secondaryParkside Middle SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B60 1AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B60 1AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miLidlBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAldiBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DRWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B60 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Siobhan Robinson

Bromsgrove Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardBromsgrove CentralE05009829
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove Central & Sanders ParkE02006706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 011BE01032157
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B60 1AJ

Is B60 1AJ (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) safe?

The area around B60 1AJ records about 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near B60 1AJ?

The median sale price around B60 1AJ in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £325,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B60 1AJ?

There are 8 schools close to B60 1AJ, including North Bromsgrove High School, Finstall First School (Outstanding) and Parkside Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B60 1AJ?

B60 1AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B60 1AJ (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B60 1AJ is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Siobhan Robinson (Liberal Democrats).