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Foxglove Way is in Lickey End, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 1GQ is located in the Norton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Foxglove Way, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, B60 1GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B60 1GG, B60 1GD, B60 1GE, B60 1GA, B60 1JY, B60 1GF, B60 1GB, B60 1NJ, B60 1LA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B60 1GQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.3%49.4%2.1% 51.0% -1.6%
Male52.7%50.6%-2.1% 49.0% 1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of B60 1GQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.3%21.6%0.3% 37.9% -16.3%
Married: Opposite sex70%66.9%-3.1% 44.2% 22.7%
Separated1.4%1.4%0.0% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced4.2%4.9%0.7% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed3.1%5.2%2.1% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59%55.7%-3.3% 48.4% 7.3%
Good health34.2%34.2%0.0% 33.6% 0.6%
Fair health5.6%8%2.4% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health1.3%1.8%0.5% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0%0.3%0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B60 1GQ this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.1%9%-0.1% 18.2% -9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.9%7.3%-5.6% 9.6% -2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels22.6%16.6%-6.0% 13.4% 3.2%
Apprenticeship2.1%3.1%1.0% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.4%20.1%3.7% 16.9% 3.2%
Degree or Similar35.2%42.9%7.7% 33.8% 9.1%
Other1.7%1%-0.7% 2.8% -1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian2.3%2.8%0.5% 3.1% -0.3%
Other Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 1.6% -1.6%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.3%2.3% 0.8% 1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.6%1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.2%92.5%-3.7% 81.4% 11.1%
Arab1%0%-1.0% 0.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.5%95.8%-1.7% 83.2% 12.6%
European Union0.3%0.8%0.5% 6.1% -5.3%
Africa0.8%1.3%0.5% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia1%1.6%0.6% 5.6% -4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0.5%0.0% 1.3% -0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.5%95.8%-1.7% 83.2% 12.6%
10+ Years0%2.1%2.1% 9.8% -7.7%
5-10 Years0.3%1%0.7% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years0.5%1%0.5% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years1.8%0%-1.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.4% 76.7% 12.7%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held8.6% 13.5% -4.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.3% 37.2% -2.9%
Christian54.9% 46.2% 8.7%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Sikh1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Foxglove Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxglove Way was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Catshill South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Foxglove Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Catshill South and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in B60 1GQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foxglove Way are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromsgrove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foxglove Way, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, B60 1GQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B60 1GQ

Average Price
£444,697
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£444,697
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foxglove Way

Average Price
£456,963
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£456,963
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foxglove WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Foxglove Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002023-08-04 £429,276
5 Foxglove Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002020-11-27 £399,772
7 Foxglove Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£295,0002020-01-17 £352,595
7 Foxglove Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£288,0002018-10-25 £356,538
10 Foxglove Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£349,9502018-02-21 £458,083
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B60 1GQ

Employment

B60 1GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee132
Part-Time Employee53
Retired48
Self-Employed19
Student (economically inactive)13
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family7
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Manufacturing32
Human health and social work activities28
Education23
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Construction16
Financial and insurance activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Other12
Information and communication9
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lickey End First School
School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG
4out of 4 408 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Catshill First School
Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP
3out of 4 1,570 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Blackwell First School
St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN
4out of 4 1,980 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Meadows First School
Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH
4out of 4 2,025 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Finstall First School
Carnforth Road , B60 2HS
4out of 4 2,811 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 2,275 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road , B60 3NL
4out of 4 3,866 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Waseley Hills High School
School Road , Rubery B45 9EL
2out of 4 4,574 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Catshill Middle School
Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW
3out of 4 1,658 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Parkside Middle School
Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH
3out of 4 2,047 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Watt Close , B61 7DH
4out of 4 3,249 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Aston Fields Middle School
Drummond Road , B60 2ET
4out of 4 3,294 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chadsgrove School
Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL
4out of 4 1,723 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College
Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL
- not rated 1,749 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road , B61 7DU
- not rated 3,347 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP
3out of 4 3,411 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gardener's Retreat At Bromgrove Garden CentreLittleheath Lane, Lickey End523 yd
Ego At The Forest290 Birmingham Road, Lickey End675 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lickey End & District Working Mens ClubAlcester Road, Lickey End332 yd
Lickey End Social ClubAlcester Road, Lickey End332 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Mexi Co10 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey End425 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Lickey End Recreation Ground
Alcester Road
grass pitches486 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed118.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed235.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed36.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.