Shelley Close is in Catshill, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 0NQ is located in the Catshill South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Close, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 0NH, B61 0NG, B61 0NJ, B61 0NA, B61 0NE, B61 0NF, B61 0LL, B61 0JP, B61 0NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B61 0NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 38.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 36.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 41.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 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 | 40.7% | 23.7% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 16.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 24.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 99.2% | 94.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Close was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.9% higher than the Catshill North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Catshill North and the 23rd highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Shelley Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-18 | £175,862 |
| 9 Shelley Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-18 | £222,619 |
| 1 Shelley Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-20 | £200,393 |
| 77 Shelley Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-09-13 | £206,405 |
| 37 Shelley Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-04 | £199,099 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 258 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 4,396 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 Baptist Church | Milton Road, Catshill | 213 yd | |
| Dine India | 129-133 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 389 yd | |
| Ellys Italian Kitchen | Unit 3 149 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 401 yd | |
| Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine | 151 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 402 yd | |
| Catshill Methodist Church | Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Working Mens Club | 13 Meadow Road, Catshill | 375 yd | |
| Catshill Village Hall | Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 402 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 41 Barley Mow Lane, Catshill | 574 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | 419 Stourbridge Road, Catshill | 748 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Marlbrook | 462 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Village Pizza | 153 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 402 yd | |
| Mr Wong's | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 402 yd | |
| Golds | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 402 yd | |
| Little Bengal | 143 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 405 yd | |
| Catshill Kebab House | 143A Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 30 Gibb Lane, Catshill | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catshill Middle School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Chadsgrove School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Catshill Village Meadow THE MEADOWS | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Barnsley Hall Playing Fields Barnsley Hall Road | grass pitches | 787 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.