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B60 1GS

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Bromsgrove Central

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Overview

Postcode B60 1GS is located in an urban city, within the Bromsgrove Central area 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 median sale price in Bromsgrove Central is £290,000 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,950 and £385,000. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 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
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,796 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from B60 1GS.

Flood risk

High

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B60 1GS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromsgrove located about 1.2 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: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £385K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Bromsgrove Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £835,000.

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
Detached9£435,000£369
Terraced2£352,500£343
Semi-Detached12£300,750£382
Flats10£124,000£216

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£435,250£119,000£350,000£320,000
2026£488,500£130,000£290,000£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£358£203£345£331
2026£408£224£392£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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 1GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 20255, Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£294,250
25 Sept 2026100, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DFTerracedFreehold£290,000
20 Jul 202686, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DFTerracedFreehold£135,000
29 Jul 2026Flat 2, 47, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DRFlatsLeasehold£172,500
12 Mar 202659, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DRTerracedFreehold£201,875

Schools

In the B60 1GS postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for B60 1GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryNorth Bromsgrove High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miMiddle deemed secondaryParkside Middle SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMeadows First SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B60 1GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B60 1GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Food WarehouseBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.1 miLidlBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAldiBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0DRWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miAsdaMarket Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8DAWalking directions to Asda

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 1GS, 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 Introduced2008-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B60 1GS

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

The area around B60 1GS 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B60 1GS?

The median sale price around B60 1GS in Bromsgrove Central is £290,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B60 1GS?

There are 8 schools close to B60 1GS, including North Bromsgrove High School (Good), Parkside Middle School (Good) and Meadows First School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around B60 1GS?

B60 1GS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B60 1GS 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).