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B60 3LU

Charford Road

Charford

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Overview

Postcode B60 3LU is located in an urban city, within the Charford ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 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 Central & Sanders Park is £42,995 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sanders Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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 291 ft away from B60 3LU.

Flood risk

Low

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B60 3LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for B60 3LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSanders ParkLargeWalking directions to Sanders Park

Area Profile

Population
564
Population density
2,555.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.33(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.45(+415%)
Shoplifting
23.06(+165%)
Public order
13.74(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
50.09%
Chinese
77
13.68%
Other White
77
13.68%
Other Asian
59
10.48%
African
23
4.09%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
125
33.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
87
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
65
17.62%
No qualifications
40
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
38.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
25.74%
Owns with a mortgage
18
17.82%
Other forms of private rent
15
14.85%
Other social rented
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

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 3LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B60 3LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202552, Manor Court Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3NPDetachedFreehold£309,000
04 Jul 20253, Regal Gardens, Bromsgrove, B61 7BFTerracedFreehold£303,000
14 Apr 202634, Highfield Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7BDTerracedFreehold£275,000
02 Apr 202632, Highfield Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7BDTerracedFreehold£275,000
03 Nov 202511, Highfield Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7BDTerracedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the B60 3LU postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMillfields First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBromsgrove SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B60 3LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B60 3LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop176-180 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AZWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSelect & SaveHousman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LTWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miDeansway StoreDeansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJWalking directions to Deansway Store
0.5 miWaitroseSt John Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8RRWalking directions to Waitrose

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 3LU, 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 Central & Sanders ParkE02006706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 011AE01032156
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B60 3LU

Is B60 3LU (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) safe?

The area around B60 3LU records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3LU?

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

What schools are near B60 3LU?

There are 7 schools close to B60 3LU, including St Peter's Catholic First School (Good), Millfields First School (Good) and Bromsgrove School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B60 3LU?

B60 3LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B60 3LU (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B60 3LU 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).