Cooper Close is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 3PJ is located in the Rock Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, B60 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B60 3PQ, B60 3PD, B60 3PA, B60 3PG, B60 3QN, B60 3PB, B60 3QW, B60 3PL, B60 3QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B60 3PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 23.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 63.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88%) 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 | 58.5% | 58.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3PJ this area, 7.5% 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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 47% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.8% | 93.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooper Close was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% higher than the Avoncroft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooper Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Avoncroft and the 107th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-17 | £409,582 |
| 12 Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-11 | £407,657 |
| 12 Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2015-09-21 | £386,835 |
| 11 Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2015-07-06 | £366,324 |
| 9 Cooper Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2014-07-09 | £643,509 |
B60 3PJ 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 3PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Prior First School Ryefields Road , Stoke Prior B60 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 5,191 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 | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoor Flames At The Golden Lion | Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 132 yd | |
| St Basils Bistro | 13 - 21 Humphrey Avenue, Bromsgrove | 628 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 4, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove | 830 yd | |
| The Hangry Moose Street Food Cafe | 24 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion Sports & Restaurant | Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 132 yd | |
| The Hanbury Turn | 44 Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 708 yd | |
| Avoncroft Cricket Club | Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite Caribbean Takeaway | 180A Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 451 yd | |
| Charford Chippy | 180 Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 451 yd | |
| Greggs | 53 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 1,028 yd | |
| Subway | 64 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 1,028 yd | |
| KFC | Charford Road, Bromsgrove | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove & District Indoor Bowls Club AUSTIN ROAD | indoor bowls | 658 yd |
| Avoncroft Cricket Club AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB HANBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Charford Recreation Ground LYTTLETON AVENUE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Lowcost Gym (Closed) Sherwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| South Bromsgrove Community High School CHARFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.