Burcot Avenue is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 1AG 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 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, B60 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B60 1AF, B61 0DH, B61 0DQ, B61 0DJ, B60 1AE, B61 0DZ, B61 0DU, B61 0AF, B61 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B60 1AG is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B60 1AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 53.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 20.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 43.3% | 36.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 41.8% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 20.1% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 24.3% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 22.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 92.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burcot Avenue was 317.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.2% higher than the Bromsgrove Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burcot Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-16 | £312,671 |
| 16 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-05 | £283,144 |
| 6 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-01-20 | £256,432 |
| 7 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2022-01-24 | £273,671 |
| 10 Burcot Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2018-02-21 | £310,063 |
B60 1AG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,377 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 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,254 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 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,365 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 | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 298 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 487 yd | |
| Cafe Rousler | Victoria Ground, Birmingham Road | 504 yd | |
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 521 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 298 yd | |
| The Guild | Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 415 yd | |
| Artrix | School Drive, Bromsgrove | 472 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 781 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Fish Bar | 110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 298 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 487 yd | |
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 521 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 521 yd | |
| Greggs Bromsgrove | Unit 5A, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 578 yd | |
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 639 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bromsgrove) SLIDESLOW DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Bromsgrove Golf Centre STRATFORD ROAD | golf | 757 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.