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B61 7DA

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Hill Top

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Overview

Postcode B61 7DA is located in an urban city, within the Hill Top ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below 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 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sanders Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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 11 ft away from B61 7DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B61 7DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bromsgrove located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B61 7DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSanders ParkLargeWalking directions to Sanders Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
2,833.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.19(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.39(-71%)
Shoplifting
3.6(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-51%)
Burglary
3(-26%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
96.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.27%
Other White
4
1.27%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
36.54%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.69%
No qualifications
32
12.31%
Apprenticeship
18
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
46
37.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Social rents from council
4
3.23%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Hill Top

Median price£285,500
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £318K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Hill Top area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hill Top over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£430,000£333
Semi-Detached10£310,000£304
Terraced13£265,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hill Top

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Top.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£184,000£171,000
2017£290,000£212,000£179,950
2018£316,000£219,000£176,000
2019£332,000£210,000£190,000
2020£319,000£245,750£230,000
2021£400,000£261,000£214,500
2022£467,500£283,000£242,500
2023£440,000£295,150£248,000
2024£412,500£270,000£271,250
2025£440,000£302,500£235,000
2026£310,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hill Top.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Top.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£204£200
2017£249£216£207
2018£251£247£207
2019£308£259£218
2020£297£238£270
2021£328£278£256
2022£367£290£293
2023£386£304£297
2024£355£306£283
2025£332£298£295
2026£329£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hill Top.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hill Top in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 7DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 7DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202653, Highfields, Bromsgrove, B61 7DASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
30 Jan 202615A, Millfield Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7BXTerracedFreehold£250,000
22 Jan 202613, Millfield Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7BXTerracedFreehold£281,000
21 Nov 202585, Deansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PGDetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Feb 2026108, Deansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PNTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the B61 7DA postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 7DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miMiddle deemed secondarySt John's Church of England Middle School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMillfields First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 7DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 7DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDeansway StoreDeansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJWalking directions to Deansway Store
0.2 miOne Stop176-180 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AZWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miWaitroseSt John Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8RRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miKK Mart16 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AEWalking directions to KK Mart
0.4 miSelect & SaveHousman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LTWalking directions to Select & Save

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 7DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hopkins

Hill Top - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardHill TopE05009837
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove Central & Sanders ParkE02006706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 011CE01032173
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 7DA

Is B61 7DA (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) safe?

The area around B61 7DA records about 27 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near B61 7DA?

The median sale price around B61 7DA in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £285,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B61 7DA?

There are 11 schools close to B61 7DA, including St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (Good), Millfields First School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 7DA?

B61 7DA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,228 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 7DA (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 7DA is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hopkins (Labour Party).