Blackmore Lane is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 1AB is located in the Lowes Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B60 1GS, B60 1PG, B61 0DF, B61 0DR, B61 0DD, B61 0FQ, B60 1GL, B60 1AD, B61 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B60 1AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 35.6% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 40.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 44.2% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 39.1% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 33.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 96.2% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 92.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackmore Lane was 181.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.1% higher than the Bromsgrove Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackmore Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central and the 17th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-08 | £248,032 |
| 2 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-06-28 | £392,596 |
| 1 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-11-03 | £404,901 |
| 5 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-05-22 | £317,958 |
| Jasmine Cottage, 9 Blackmore Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2019-09-24 | £198,619 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 128 yd | |
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 133 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 134 yd | |
| Cafe Rousler | Victoria Ground, Birmingham Road | 157 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 133 yd | |
| Artrix | School Drive, Bromsgrove | 145 yd | |
| The Guild | Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 335 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 375 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 128 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 128 yd | |
| Ideal Fish Bar | 110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 133 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 134 yd | |
| Greggs Bromsgrove | Unit 5A, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 165 yd | |
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 260 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bromsgrove) SLIDESLOW DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Bromsgrove Golf Centre STRATFORD ROAD | golf | 707 yd |
| Well-Fit (Closed) Station Street | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.