Marlbrook Gardens is in Catshill, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 0HN is located in the Catshill North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlbrook Gardens, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 0LQ, B61 0SE, B61 0TT, B61 0RX, B61 0SA, B61 0HR, B61 0SD, B61 0HZ, B60 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B61 0HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 B61 0HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 24.2% | 25.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 63.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 62.6% | 59.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 B61 0HN this area, 9.4% 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 | 15.3% | 9.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 13% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 23% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 39.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.3% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.1% | 96.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlbrook Gardens was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Catshill North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlbrook Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Catshill North and the 84th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marlbrook Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2023-03-16 | £483,463 |
| 1 Marlbrook Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2021-08-11 | £620,249 |
| 10 Marlbrook Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-02-05 | £483,364 |
| 5 Marlbrook Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-10-25 | £424,310 |
| 2 Marlbrook Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-08-30 | £567,738 |
B61 0HN 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery Old Birmingham Road , Lickey B45 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwell First School St Catherine's Road , Blackwell B60 1BN | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 2out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colmers School and Sixth Form College Bristol Road South , Rednal B45 9NY | 3out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy New Street , Frankley B45 0EU | 1out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 4,895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Methodist Church | Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 259 yd | |
| Welcome Hall Evangelical Church | 34 Woodrow Lane, Catshill | 495 yd | |
| Dine India | 129-133 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 703 yd | |
| The Potting Shed @ Singleton's Nurseries | 600 Birmingham Road, Catshill | 750 yd | |
| Catshill Baptist Church | Milton Road, Catshill | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Marlbrook | 462 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 234 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 41 Barley Mow Lane, Catshill | 468 yd | |
| Catshill Village Hall | Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bengal | 143 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 805 yd | |
| Catshill Kebab House | 143A Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 805 yd | |
| Mr Wong's | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 825 yd | |
| Golds | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 825 yd | |
| Catshill Village Pizza | 153 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 30 Gibb Lane, Catshill | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | 199 Old Birmingham Road, Marlbrook | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health Club (Bromsgrove) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| Braces Lane Recreation Ground BRACES LANE | grass pitches | 323 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.