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B61 0QE

Marlbrook

Bromsgrove

England / West Midlands / Bromsgrove / Rubery West / Marlbrook / 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rubery West is £44,200 per year. The nearest station is Barnt Green located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Rubery West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rubery West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

6/10

The average income of residents in Rubery West is £44,200 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

Property prices in Marlbrook

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £425,500 in Marlbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £690,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£462,500
Semi-Detached9£315,000
Terraced3£344,000

10 years price trend in Marlbrook

Schools

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.