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B61 0JX

Minster Walk

Catshill South

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Detailed insights for B61 0JX

Overview

Postcode B61 0JX is located in an urban city, within the Catshill South ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Catshill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Catshill is £51,325 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Catshill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Catshill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.2%

Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Catshill is £51,325 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from B61 0JX.

Flood risk

Low

Catshill near B61 0JX 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
531
Population density
3,564.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.5(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.61(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-14%)
Burglary
2.87(-29%)
Public order
2.29(-62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
487
91.71%
Indian
15
2.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.51%
Other White
6
1.13%
Arab
5
0.94%
Total population: 531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
35.95%
Level 3 (A level)
75
18.99%
No qualifications
64
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
40.47%
Owns outright
62
28.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
13.49%
Other social rented
21
9.77%
Shared ownership
9
4.19%
Total households: 215

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 0JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 0JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 20258, Church Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0JYTerracedFreehold£175,000
18 May 202611, The Meadows, Bromsgrove, B61 0NNDetachedFreehold£365,000
23 Mar 202615A, The Meadows, Bromsgrove, B61 0NNDetachedFreehold£315,000
03 Dec 20259, The Meadows, Bromsgrove, B61 0NNDetachedFreehold£540,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 7, Brook House, 288, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9LQFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the B61 0JX postcode area, located within Catshill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 0JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableChadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableChadsgrove SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miMiddle deemed secondaryCatshill Middle SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 0JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 0JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparGolden Cross Drive, Bromsgrove, B61 0QSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCostcutterBarley Mow Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 0JRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBarley Mow Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 0JRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 0JX, 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
ParishCatshill and North MarlbrookE04010279
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CatshillE02006702
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 007AE01032127
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 0JX

Is B61 0JX (Catshill) safe?

The area around B61 0JX records about 41 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B61 0JX?

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

What schools are near B61 0JX?

There are 4 schools close to B61 0JX, including Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College (Outstanding), Chadsgrove School (Outstanding) and Catshill Middle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 0JX?

B61 0JX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 0JX (Catshill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 0JX 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).