Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, B60 2HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B60 2HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	50.5%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.2%	49.5%	1.3%	49.0%	0.5%

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 2HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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	13.4%	22.1%	8.7%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	69.7%	59.7%	-10.0%	44.2%	15.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.1%	8.2%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	8%	9.5%	1.5%	6.1%	3.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.6%	49.8%	5.2%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	41.8%	33%	-8.8%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	9.6%	13.6%	4.0%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.2%	2.6%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	14.4%	-3.7%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7.9%	-6.4%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	16.2%	3.2%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.8%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	19.2%	5.8%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	34%	35.4%	1.4%	33.8%	1.6%
Other	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
White	95%	94.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	13.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	97.5%	96%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	96%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	17.2%	13.5%	3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Ambleside Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Way was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Aston Fields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ambleside Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aston Fields and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in B60 2HT, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 Ambleside Way are based on 6 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 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, B60 2HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for B60 2HT

Average Price
£316,984

Semi-Detached
£316,984

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ambleside Way

Average Price
£326,304

Semi-Detached
£326,304

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ambleside WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2007-12-03	£281,421
5 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2007-10-26	£293,617
6 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2001-08-24	£367,270
3 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£79,950	1998-11-17	£326,950
5 Ambleside Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£67,500	1997-04-29	£323,357

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B60 2HT

Employment

B60 2HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	12
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS	- not rated	227 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH	- not rated	1,248 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH	4out of 4	1,384 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH	- not rated	1,525 yd	Voluntary aided 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	- not rated	790 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA	3out of 4	844 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bromsgrove Community High School Charford Road , B60 3NL	- not rated	1,121 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET	- not rated	587 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Foundation Middle School Watt Close , B61 7DH	- not rated	1,166 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH	3out of 4	1,308 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW	- not rated	3,782 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Birches Pupil Referral Unit 98 New Road , B60 2LB	- not rated	509 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP	2out of 4	792 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU	- not rated	1,005 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mount School Birmingham Road , B61 0EP	- not rated	2,060 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitford Hall School Kidderminster Road , B61 7LB	- not rated	2,095 yd	Other independent school	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	Distance
Coffee 2	74 High Street, Bromsgrove	848 yd
Costa Coffee	84 - 86 High Street, Bromsgrove	848 yd
Sixty Degrees	62 High Street, Bromsgrove	848 yd
Verraco Lounge	58 - 60 High Street, Bromsgrove	848 yd
The Lemon Tree	1 Chapel Street, Bromsgrove	851 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Cross Hotel	20 High Street, Bromsgrove	863 yd
Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded	126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove	873 yd
The Little Ale House	21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove	898 yd
The Red Lion	73 High Street, Bromsgrove	905 yd
57 Monkeys	39 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove	938 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bromsgrove Leisure Centre	School Drive, Bromsgrove	842 yd
Greggs	104 High Street, Bromsgrove	848 yd
French Connection	87 High Street, Bromsgrove	905 yd
Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove	4A Worcester Road, Bromsgrove	911 yd
ATE	4A Worcester Road, Bromsgrove	917 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	21 Market Street, Bromsgrove	937 yd
The Coop	1 Stoke Road, Bromsgrove	955 yd
Lidl	Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park	969 yd
Aldi	29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ryland Centre NEW ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	379 yd
Aston Fields Middle School DRUMMOND ROAD	grass pitches	583 yd
Bromsgrove School WORCESTER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	780 yd
Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	784 yd
The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	784 yd
North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE	grass pitches	793 yd
Well-Fit (Closed) Station Street	health and fitness suite	815 yd
Aston Fields Recreation Ground BLENHEIM CRESCENT	grass pitches	835 yd
Bromsgrove Golf Centre STRATFORD ROAD	golf	886 yd
David Lloyd Club (Bromsgrove) SLIDESLOW DRIVE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	928 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	19 Mbit/s
Average download speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	35.9 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	35.9 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B60 2HT