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B61 8PX

Willow Road

Sanders Park

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Overview

Postcode B61 8PX is located in an urban city, within the Sanders Park ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106 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 Central & Sanders Park is £42,995 per year. The nearest station is Bromsgrove, about 1.3 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from B61 8PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B61 8PX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B61 8PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSanders ParkLargeWalking directions to Sanders Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
4,862.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.33(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.45(+415%)
Shoplifting
23.06(+165%)
Public order
13.74(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
95.14%
Chinese
4
1.62%
Irish
3
1.21%
Other White
2
0.81%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
28.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
30.84%
Owns with a mortgage
28
26.17%
Other social rented
23
21.5%
Social rents from council
15
14.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Sanders Park

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £345K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Sanders Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sanders Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£450,000£326
Semi-Detached15£280,000£309
Terraced17£230,000£293
Flats13£110,250£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sanders Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanders Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£79,950£178,000£202,500
2017£284,500£114,000£205,000£178,000
2018£311,250£120,000£215,000£174,500
2019£368,000£102,500£214,000£185,000
2020£325,000£122,000£208,000£206,250
2021£354,975£105,000£245,000£190,500
2022£367,500£105,000£259,250£225,000
2023£425,000£132,500£241,000£245,000
2024£406,500£107,000£258,000£208,000
2025£425,000£115,000£278,750£229,500
2026£450,000£105,000£336,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanders Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanders Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£180£205£223
2017£255£226£243£221
2018£266£210£241£235
2019£295£233£231£223
2020£286£208£255£246
2021£287£243£276£258
2022£365£215£310£274
2023£291£224£275£304
2024£307£246£295£265
2025£335£227£309£295
2026£374£227£312£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanders Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sanders Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 8PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 8PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202546, Willow Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8RESemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
09 Oct 20256, Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
23 May 20253, Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8RPTerracedFreehold£200,000
01 Sept 202546, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7JUDetachedFreehold£505,000
27 Nov 202575, Willow Road, Bromsgrove, B61 8PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the B61 8PX 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 8PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miMiddle deemed secondarySt John's Church of England Middle School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMillfields First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 8PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 8PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWaitroseSt John Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8RRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miAsdaMarket Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8DAWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miDeansway StoreDeansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJWalking directions to Deansway Store
0.3 miKK Mart16 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7AEWalking directions to KK Mart
0.4 miBroad Street News and Booze67 Broad Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8LLWalking directions to Broad Street News and Booze

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 8PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mick Marshall

Sanders Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardSanders ParkE05009847
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove Central & Sanders ParkE02006706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 011AE01032156
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 8PX

Is B61 8PX (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) safe?

The area around B61 8PX records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8PX?

The median sale price around B61 8PX in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £239,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B61 8PX?

There are 11 schools close to B61 8PX, 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 8PX?

B61 8PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B61 8PX (Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B61 8PX is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Marshall (Labour Party).