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B61 7NS

Parkstone Avenue

Hill Top

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Detailed insights for B61 7NS

Overview

Postcode B61 7NS is located in an urban city, within the Hill Top ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Charford area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Bromsgrove Charford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bromsgrove Charford has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bromsgrove Charford is £52,913 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B61 7NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Charford near B61 7NS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
1,451.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.06(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.74(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-42%)
Other theft
3.03(-47%)
Public order
1.82(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
92.11%
Other White
10
2.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.54%
Indian
2
0.56%
Caribbean
2
0.56%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
46.18%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.03%
No qualifications
25
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
47.69%
Owns with a mortgage
60
46.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.62%
Other social rented
1
0.77%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 7NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 7NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202533, St Andrews Way, Bromsgrove, B61 7NRTerracedFreehold£225,000
28 Mar 202531, St Andrews Way, Bromsgrove, B61 7NRTerracedFreehold£240,000
15 Oct 202597, Foxwalks Avenue, Bromsgrove, B61 7NBTerracedFreehold£165,000
03 Oct 202579, Foxwalks Avenue, Bromsgrove, B61 7NBTerracedFreehold£198,000
30 Apr 202630, Quarry Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 7NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the B61 7NS postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Charford, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 7NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMillfields First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miMiddle deemed secondarySt John's Church of England Middle School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 7NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 7NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSelect & SaveHousman Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3LTWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miOne Stop176-180 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AZWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miDeansway StoreDeansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJWalking directions to Deansway Store

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 7NS, 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 CharfordE02006708
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 013DE01032174
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 7NS

Is B61 7NS (Bromsgrove Charford) safe?

The area around B61 7NS records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7NS?

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

What schools are near B61 7NS?

There are 6 schools close to B61 7NS, including Millfields First School (Good), St Peter's Catholic First School (Good) and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 7NS?

B61 7NS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 7NS (Bromsgrove Charford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 7NS 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).

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