The Paddock is in Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B60 3QY is located in the Avoncroft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddock, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B60 3QX, B60 3QU, B60 3BH, B60 3QP, B60 3QZ, B60 3QS, B60 4NW, B60 4LR, B60 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B60 3QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 25.1% | 24.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 59.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.9% | 54.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 6.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 41.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 99% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Avoncroft average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Avoncroft and the 37th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 The Paddock, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-31 | £324,198 |
| 12 The Paddock, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-06-14 | £352,757 |
| 11 The Paddock, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-06-07 | £499,372 |
| 18 The Paddock, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-26 | £341,076 |
| 11 The Paddock, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-11-23 | £526,141 |
B60 3QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charford First School Charford Road , Charford B60 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Prior First School Ryefields Road , Stoke Prior B60 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 2,748 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 2,941 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 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 2,302 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 | 2,771 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 5,364 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 | 441 yd | |
| St Basils Bistro | 13 - 21 Humphrey Avenue, Bromsgrove | 961 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 4, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Turn | 44 Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 431 yd | |
| The Golden Lion Sports & Restaurant | Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 441 yd | |
| Avoncroft Cricket Club | Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite Caribbean Takeaway | 180A Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 634 yd | |
| Charford Chippy | 180 Austin Road, Bromsgrove | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avoncroft Cricket Club AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB AVONCROFT CRICKET CLUB HANBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Bromsgrove & District Indoor Bowls Club AUSTIN ROAD | indoor bowls | 994 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 | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.