Postcode B61 7LH is located in an urban city, within the Charford ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Charford area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromsgrove Charford is £52,913 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bromsgrove Charford has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Bromsgrove Charford has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bromsgrove Charford is £52,913 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from B61 7LH.
Bromsgrove Charford near B61 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bromsgrove located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Charford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £242,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 4 | £186,250 | £251 |
| Flats | 1 | £112,500 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £155,750 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £355,000 | £165,000 | £165,500 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £182,000 | £147,625 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £191,500 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £200,000 | £173,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £200,475 | £194,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £221,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £240,000 | £199,000 |
| 2024 | £432,500 | £233,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £309,000 | £242,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | — | £250,050 | £159,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £184 | £187 |
| 2017 | £260 | £200 | £145 |
| 2018 | £335 | £209 | £176 |
| 2019 | £355 | £226 | £218 |
| 2020 | £347 | £232 | £184 |
| 2021 | £390 | £265 | £239 |
| 2022 | £495 | £276 | £194 |
| 2023 | £382 | £279 | £229 |
| 2024 | £378 | £300 | £277 |
| 2025 | £422 | £280 | £219 |
| 2026 | — | £312 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 7LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 33, Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 28, Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 28, Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 31, Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 39, Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LY | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B61 7LH postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Charford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 176-180 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Housman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LT | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Deansway Store | Deansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJ | Walking directions to Deansway Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Austin Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3LR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B61 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Ammar
Charford - Elected 4 May 2023
Bradley Thomas
Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B61 7LH records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around B61 7LH in Bromsgrove Charford is £230,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B61 7LH, including St Peter's Catholic First School (Good), Millfields First School (Good) and South Bromsgrove High (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B61 7LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 7LH is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ammar (Labour Party).