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B61 8RN

Carol Avenue

Perryfields

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Overview

Postcode B61 8RN is located in an urban city, within the Perryfields ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sanders Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from B61 8RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park near B61 8RN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B61 8RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSanders ParkLargeWalking directions to Sanders Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
4,066.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.3(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.62(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-39%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(-32%)
Burglary
4.44(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
94.9%
Other White
9
3.06%
Caribbean
5
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.63%
No qualifications
39
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.31%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Perryfields

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £482K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Perryfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perryfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£538,500£364
Semi-Detached11£310,000£291
Flats2£107,500£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perryfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perryfields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,500£195,000£168,725
2017£366,250£251,750£247,500
2018£480,000£230,000£323,500
2019£407,475£282,500£180,000
2020£510,000£267,500£220,000
2021£742,500£310,000£132,500
2022£517,500£229,500£591,600
2023£457,500£335,000
2024£540,000£335,000£307,500
2025£448,000£310,000£392,500
2026£332,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perryfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perryfields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£162£156
2017£283£272£291
2018£277£201£246
2019£315£268£219
2020£261£261£185
2021£437£264£108
2022£399£191£126
2023£347£278
2024£375£371£322
2025£363£287£479
2026£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perryfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perryfields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 8RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B61 8RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202519, Cherry Orchard Drive, Bromsgrove, B61 8RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
27 Aug 202518, Larchmere Drive, Bromsgrove, B61 8QLTerracedLeasehold£160,000
01 Aug 20253, Cherry Orchard Drive, Bromsgrove, B61 8RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
31 Oct 202534, Grayshott Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8PTTerracedLeasehold£180,500
11 Jun 202516, Grayshott Close, Bromsgrove, B61 8PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the B61 8RN postcode area, located within Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B61 8RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Orchards SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMeadows First SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B61 8RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B61 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBroad Street News and Booze67 Broad Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8LLWalking directions to Broad Street News and Booze
0.5 miDeansway StoreDeansway, Bromsgrove, B61 7PJWalking directions to Deansway Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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

Local councillors

Kit Taylor

Perryfields - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardPerryfieldsE05009843
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove Central & Sanders ParkE02006706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 011DE01032175
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B61 8RN

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

The area around B61 8RN records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8RN?

The median sale price around B61 8RN in Bromsgrove Central & Sanders Park is £340,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B61 8RN?

There are 8 schools close to B61 8RN, including The Orchards School, St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (Good) and Meadows First School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B61 8RN?

B61 8RN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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