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B61 0QE

Birmingham Road

Marlbrook

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Detailed insights for B61 0QE

Overview

Postcode B61 0QE is located in a major urban area, within the Marlbrook ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rubery West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rubery West is £54,644 per year. The nearest station is Barnt Green, about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Rubery West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rubery West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rubery West is £54,644 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from B61 0QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Rubery West near B61 0QE 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
312
Population density
202 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.06(-64%)
Burglary
5.33(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.85(-55%)
Other theft
2.42(-57%)
Public order
1.94(-68%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
88.14%
Indian
13
4.17%
Irish
8
2.56%
Other
6
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.28%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
31.29%
No qualifications
64
23.02%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.75%
Apprenticeship
31
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
69.83%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.72%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.59%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Marlbrook

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £440K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Marlbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,950 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marlbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£438,750£344
Terraced4£352,500£307
Flats2£337,475£265
Semi-Detached15£335,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marlbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marlbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£233,000
2017£337,500£250,000£245,000
2018£385,000£255,000£255,000
2019£382,500£275,000£260,000
2020£445,000£291,250£261,500
2021£452,500£295,000£296,500
2022£477,500£330,000£289,000
2023£460,000£335,000£264,000
2024£492,500£315,000
2025£448,750£330,000£344,000
2026£520,000£337,000£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marlbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marlbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£245
2017£270£263£214
2018£301£277£231
2019£282£258£291
2020£304£267£257
2021£330£287£297
2022£346£330£279
2023£372£343£289
2024£370£336
2025£380£328£316
2026£394£352£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marlbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the B61 0QE postcode area, located within Rubery West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 0QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miSecondaryWaseley Hills High SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryHolywell Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

1.0 miPrimaryBeaconside Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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

Local councillors

Helen Jayne Jones

Marlbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardMarlbrookE05009841
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rubery WestE02006698
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 003AE01032126
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 0QE

Is B61 0QE (Rubery West) safe?

The area around B61 0QE records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B61 0QE?

The median sale price around B61 0QE in Rubery West is £375,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B61 0QE?

There are 3 schools close to B61 0QE, including Waseley Hills High School (Requires improvement), Holywell Primary and Nursery School and Beaconside Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 0QE?

B61 0QE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 0QE (Rubery West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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