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B61 0GD

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Catshill South

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Detailed insights for B61 0GD

Overview

Postcode B61 0GD is located in an urban city, within the Catshill South ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Marlbrook & Lickey End area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Marlbrook & Lickey End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Marlbrook & Lickey End has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from B61 0GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Marlbrook & Lickey End near B61 0GD 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
319.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.41(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(+28%)
Burglary
3.99(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-51%)
Public order
2.66(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
86.3%
Chinese
8
3.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.74%
Other White
5
2.28%
Indian
4
1.83%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
47.4%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.34%
No qualifications
20
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
53.09%
Owns outright
22
27.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
17.28%
Other social rented
1
1.23%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.23%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Catshill South

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £386K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Catshill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catshill South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£415,000£319
Semi-Detached11£280,000£313
Terraced19£235,000£261
Flats2£132,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catshill South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£83,500£195,500£146,000
2017£312,500£118,000£239,950£145,000
2018£323,250£94,100£235,000£155,100
2019£342,500£103,000£221,500£165,000
2020£325,000£125,000£248,000£169,750
2021£365,000£99,500£277,500£180,000
2022£340,440£279,500£199,975
2023£376,500£132,500£327,500£217,500
2024£387,000£145,500£304,000£210,000
2025£435,000£150,000£290,000£206,500
2026£405,000£260,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catshill South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£172£235£188
2017£262£149£250£160
2018£243£169£252£171
2019£267£248£180
2020£274£173£246£226
2021£303£152£290£204
2022£312£302£265
2023£263£213£318£238
2024£325£234£313£222
2025£334£240£288£238
2026£319£324£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catshill South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catshill South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 0GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 0GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 2025344, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
03 Dec 2025392, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
29 May 2025382, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0HJDetachedFreehold£640,000
14 Mar 202512, Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1DEOtherFreehold£100,000
01 Jun 2026131, Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B60 1DFDetachedFreehold£740,000

Schools

In the B61 0GD postcode area, located within Marlbrook & Lickey End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 0GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLickey End First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCatshill First SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miMiddle deemed secondaryCatshill Middle SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 0GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 0GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0EZWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miLickey End Convenience Store23 Alcester Road, Lickey End, B60 1JTWalking directions to Lickey End Convenience Store

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 B61 0GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shirley Anne Webb

Catshill South - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardCatshill SouthE05009831
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marlbrook & Lickey EndE02006703
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 008DE01032153
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2010-12-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 0GD

Is B61 0GD (Marlbrook & Lickey End) safe?

The area around B61 0GD records about 39 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 B61 0GD?

The median sale price around B61 0GD in Marlbrook & Lickey End is £300,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B61 0GD?

There are 5 schools close to B61 0GD, including Lickey End First School (Good), Catshill First School and Catshill Middle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 0GD?

B61 0GD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 0GD (Marlbrook & Lickey End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 0GD is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirley Anne Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party).