Counting House Way is in Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 3QD 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 Counting House Way, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 3QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B60 3QL, B60 3RB, B60 3QB, B60 3QJ, B60 3PU, B60 3QH, B60 4JE, B60 3RA, B60 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B60 3QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B60 3QD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 25.3% | 27.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 57.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 58.7% | 55.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 3QD this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 20.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 40.5% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
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 | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Counting House Way was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Avoncroft average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Counting House Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Avoncroft and the 11th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Counting House Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-28 | £325,900 |
| 9 Counting House Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-10-14 | £353,863 |
| 7 Counting House Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-03-29 | £310,470 |
| 6 Counting House Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-10-20 | £481,717 |
| 10 Counting House Way, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-10-03 | £304,242 |
B60 3QD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Prior First School Ryefields Road , Stoke Prior B60 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 2,558 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,140 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 | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 1,824 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 | 2,464 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 488 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 4, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove | 556 yd | |
| St Basils Bistro | 13 - 21 Humphrey Avenue, Bromsgrove | 868 yd | |
| The Hangry Moose Street Food Cafe | 24 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoncroft Cricket Club | Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 451 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Sports & Restaurant | Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 488 yd | |
| The Hanbury Turn | 44 Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite Caribbean Takeaway | 180A Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 817 yd | |
| Charford Chippy | 180 Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 818 yd | |
| Greggs | 53 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 998 yd | |
| Subway | 64 Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Sherwood Road, Bromsgrove | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avoncroft Cricket Club AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB HANBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Bromsgrove & District Indoor Bowls Club AUSTIN ROAD | indoor bowls | 660 yd |
| Charford Recreation Ground LYTTLETON AVENUE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Lowcost Gym (Closed) Sherwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.