Bewell Gardens is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8HW is located in the Sidemoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, B61 8HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8JZ, B61 8NF, B61 8HX, B61 8LZ, B61 8NE, B61 8ND, B61 8HY, B61 0AN, B61 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B61 8HW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 54.5% | 48% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 52% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 30.4% | 24% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 49.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 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 | 44.1% | 40.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 20.6% | 18.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 28.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.9% | 95.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bewell Gardens was 81.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bewell Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 78th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-04-04 | £357,724 |
| 1 Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-03-27 | £321,914 |
| 2 Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-08-29 | £342,154 |
| 2 Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 1998-08-14 | £367,431 |
| 2 Bewell Gardens, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £72,000 | 1995-06-07 | £349,864 |
B61 8HW 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 8HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 2,164 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 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,284 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 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,382 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 | 1,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,512 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 | 620 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 634 yd | |
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 658 yd | |
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 691 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 505 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 658 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 810 yd | |
| Artrix | School Drive, Bromsgrove | 877 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 634 yd | |
| Ideal Fish Bar | 110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 658 yd | |
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 691 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 691 yd | |
| Greggs Bromsgrove | Unit 5A, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 667 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 778 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 967 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.