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B60 3JG

Austin Road

Charford

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Detailed insights for B60 3JG

Overview

Postcode B60 3JG is located in an urban city, within the Charford ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Charford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromsgrove Charford is £52,913 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bromsgrove Charford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bromsgrove Charford has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.2%

Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bromsgrove Charford is £52,913 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from B60 3JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Charford near B60 3JG 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
343
Population density
6,508.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.68(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.54(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+87%)
Public order
8.65(+43%)
Other theft
7.42(+30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
86.01%
Other White
27
7.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.33%
Other
5
1.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.17%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
22.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.88%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
36.36%
Owns outright
28
23.14%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.53%
Social rents from council
18
14.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Charford

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £268K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Charford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£242,500£280
Terraced5£162,500£203
Flats1£112,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,750£160,000
2017£355,000£165,000£165,500
2018£260,000£182,000£147,625
2019£277,500£191,500£170,000
2020£265,000£200,000£173,000
2021£290,000£200,475£194,000
2022£370,000£221,000£200,000
2023£410,000£240,000£199,000
2024£432,500£233,000£235,000
2025£309,000£243,500£200,000
2026£230,000£159,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£187
2017£260£200£145
2018£335£209£176
2019£355£226£218
2020£347£232£184
2021£390£265£239
2022£495£276£194
2023£382£279£229
2024£378£300£277
2025£422£286£219
2026£290£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 3JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 3JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202554, Grafton Crescent, Bromsgrove, B60 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
08 Sept 202568, Grafton Crescent, Bromsgrove, B60 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
22 Apr 202544, Austin Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3LZTerracedFreehold£150,000
05 May 202615, Bishop Hall Crescent, Bromsgrove, B60 3JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
11 Sept 202517, Bishop Hall Crescent, Bromsgrove, B60 3JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the B60 3JG postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Charford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B60 3JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMillfields First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySouth Bromsgrove HighAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B60 3JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B60 3JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect & SaveHousman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LTWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodAustin Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3LRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miOne Stop176-180 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AZWalking directions to One Stop

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 3JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Ammar

Charford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardCharfordE05009832
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove CharfordE02006708
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 013BE01032131
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about B60 3JG

Is B60 3JG (Bromsgrove Charford) safe?

The area around B60 3JG records about 92 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. 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B60 3JG?

The median sale price around B60 3JG in Bromsgrove Charford is £230,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B60 3JG?

There are 6 schools close to B60 3JG, including St Peter's Catholic First School (Good), Millfields First School (Good) and South Bromsgrove High (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B60 3JG?

B60 3JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B60 3JG (Bromsgrove Charford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B60 3JG is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ammar (Labour Party).