Belvedere Drive is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 0AJ is located in the Lowes Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, B61 0AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 0AG, B61 0AX, B61 0AL, B61 8JY, B61 0AH, B61 0DW, B61 0DA, B61 8LB, B61 0AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B61 0AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 38.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 37.2% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 44.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 39.5% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.1% | 18.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 35.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 92.1% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 91.6% | 97.1% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 97.1% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belvedere Drive was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belvedere Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 75th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-10-28 | £309,575 |
| 5 Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-01-18 | £348,896 |
| 1 Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,950 | 2016-03-23 | £355,645 |
| 6 Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-03-28 | £255,519 |
| 9 Belvedere Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-05-07 | £313,221 |
B61 0AJ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rousler | Victoria Ground, Birmingham Road | 314 yd | |
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 318 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 322 yd | |
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 383 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 318 yd | |
| Artrix | School Drive, Bromsgrove | 543 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 571 yd | |
| The Guild | Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 682 yd | |
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Fish Bar | 110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 318 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 322 yd | |
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 383 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 383 yd | |
| Greggs Bromsgrove | Unit 5A, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 406 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 475 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Bromsgrove) SLIDESLOW DRIVE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Bromsgrove Golf Centre STRATFORD ROAD | golf | 1,071 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.