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B60 1DR

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Marlbrook

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Detailed insights for B60 1DR

Overview

Postcode B60 1DR is located in an urban city, within the Marlbrook ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Marlbrook & Lickey End area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marlbrook & Lickey End is £62,691 per year. The nearest station is Barnt Green, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Marlbrook & Lickey End has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Marlbrook & Lickey End has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Marlbrook & Lickey End is £62,691 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B60 1DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Marlbrook & Lickey End near B60 1DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnt Green located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
1,010.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.42(-39%)
Burglary
6.2(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-55%)
Other theft
4.82(-15%)
Vehicle crime
2.75(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
86.8%
Indian
16
4.49%
Pakistani
7
1.97%
Other White
6
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.4%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
45.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.28%
No qualifications
29
9.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.31%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
58.44%
Owns with a mortgage
59
38.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.6%
Social rents from council
1
0.65%
Total households: 154

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.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202612, Beaumont Lawns, Bromsgrove, B60 1HZDetachedFreehold£368,000
28 Nov 202521, Beaumont Lawns, Bromsgrove, B60 1HZDetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Jul 202528, Cottage Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1DWFlatsLeasehold£124,950
09 May 202562A, Cottage Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1DWDetachedFreehold£425,000
02 Apr 202623, Cottage Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000

Schools

In the B60 1DR postcode area, located within Marlbrook & Lickey End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B60 1DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryCatshill First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

1.0 miPrimaryLickey Hills Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B60 1DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B60 1DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressOld Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1DLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Helen Jayne Jones

Marlbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardMarlbrookE05009841
ParishCatshill and North MarlbrookE04010279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marlbrook & Lickey EndE02006703
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 008BE01032150
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B60 1DR

Is B60 1DR (Marlbrook & Lickey End) safe?

The area around B60 1DR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near B60 1DR?

The median sale price around B60 1DR in Marlbrook & Lickey End is £375,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B60 1DR?

There are 2 schools close to B60 1DR, including Catshill First School and Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B60 1DR?

B60 1DR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B60 1DR (Marlbrook & Lickey End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B60 1DR is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Jayne Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).