Merrill Gardens, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove, B60 1JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B60 1JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	52.7%	1.1%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	48.4%	47.3%	-1.1%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 1JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.4%	21.8%	-2.6%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	65.7%	0.9%	44.2%	21.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	5.9%	4.3%	-1.6%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	4.3%	5.9%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.2%

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 (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.6%	52%	0.4%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	36.7%	37.4%	0.7%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	8%	7.6%	-0.4%	12.7%	-5.1%
Bad health	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 1JA this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.3%	9.6%	-7.7%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	7.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	16.9%	-0.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	16.3%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	35.5%	45.2%	9.7%	33.8%	11.4%
Other	4.9%	1.7%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.4%	4.5%	2.1%	3.1%	1.4%
Pakistani	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	94.1%	89%	-5.1%	81.4%	7.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	98.4%	94.4%	-4.0%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	94.4%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.9%	76.7%	18.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	4.2%	13.5%	-9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Merrill Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrill Gardens was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Catshill South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merrill Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Catshill South and the 140th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

🔎 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 1JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merrill Gardens are based on 21 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 Merrill Gardens, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove, B60 1JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for B60 1JA

Average Price
£487,812

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£487,812

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merrill Gardens

Average Price
£494,266

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£494,266

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merrill GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Merrill Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£452,500	2025-01-07	£462,637
23 Merrill Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2021-06-30	£543,166
5 Merrill Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-01-26	£488,774
11 Merrill Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2017-04-24	£397,557
3 Merrill Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£362,500	2016-12-19	£499,931

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B60 1JA

Employment

B60 1JA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B60 1JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	35
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	26
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Other	13
Construction	10
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB	3out of 4	4,268 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP	3out of 4	1,597 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU	3out of 4	1,701 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG	4out of 4	2,179 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School Hazel Road , Rubery B45 9DX	3out of 4	2,735 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN	4out of 4	2,764 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL	2out of 4	2,781 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA	2out of 4	4,038 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY	3out of 4	4,224 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU	1out of 4	4,528 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,926 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH	3out of 4	3,731 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH	4out of 4	4,920 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET	4out of 4	5,086 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	2,023 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL	- not rated	2,025 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU	- not rated	5,052 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP	3out of 4	5,198 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
City of Birmingham School The Minerva Centre , Thornthwaite Close B45 0DS	2out of 4	5,224 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	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
The Potting Shed @ Singleton's Nurseries	600 Birmingham Road, Catshill		649 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Miller & Carter Marlbrook	462 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove		834 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	199 Old Birmingham Road, Marlbrook		367 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Braces Lane Recreation Ground BRACES LANE	grass pitches	553 yd
Spindles Health Club (Bromsgrove) BIRMINGHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	790 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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