Bracken Grove is in Catshill, Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 0PB is located in the Catshill North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracken Grove, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 0PD, B61 0PR, B61 0PP, B61 0PA, B61 0PE, B61 0NT, B61 0PS, B61 0NZ, B61 0LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B61 0PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 23.8% | 27.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 53.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 17.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.3% | 99.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 99.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Grove was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Catshill North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bracken Grove has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Catshill North and the 64th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bracken Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2024-05-07 | £298,496 |
| 2 Bracken Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2023-03-10 | £317,038 |
| 2 Bracken Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-23 | £299,261 |
| 29 Bracken Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-04-29 | £298,598 |
| 10 Bracken Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-08 | £312,242 |
B61 0PB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B61 0PB 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 3,183 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 | 3,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waseley Hills High School School Road , Rubery B45 9EL | 2out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 5,009 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 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 4,879 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 | 696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 5,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Hall Evangelical Church | 34 Woodrow Lane, Catshill | 249 yd | |
| Ellys Italian Kitchen | Unit 3 149 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 266 yd | |
| Spices Indian Bangladeshi Cuisine | 151 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 267 yd | |
| Dine India | 129-133 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 285 yd | |
| Catshill Baptist Church | Milton Road, Catshill | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Village Hall | Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 267 yd | |
| Plough & Harrow | 419 Stourbridge Road, Catshill | 568 yd | |
| Catshill Working Mens Club | 13 Meadow Road, Catshill | 583 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 41 Barley Mow Lane, Catshill | 722 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Marlbrook | 462 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bengal | 143 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 258 yd | |
| Catshill Kebab House | 143A Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 258 yd | |
| Mr Wong's | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 267 yd | |
| Golds | 139 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 267 yd | |
| Catshill Village Pizza | 153 Golden Cross Lane, Catshill | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 30 Gibb Lane, Catshill | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catshill Village Meadow THE MEADOWS | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Catshill Middle School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Chadsgrove School MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Spindles Health Club (Bromsgrove) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Braces Lane Recreation Ground BRACES LANE | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.