Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, B61 8HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B61 8HX 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Bewell Head Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bewell Head 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 Head 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B61 8HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bewell Head are based on 123 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromsgrove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, B61 8HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B61 8HX

Average Price
£253,716

Semi-Detached
£255,196

Terraced
£220,606

Detached
£362,923

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,806

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bewell Head

Average Price
£235,561

Semi-Detached
£256,489

Terraced
£219,773

Detached
£322,764

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,315

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bewell HeadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-07-06	£199,452
3 Santridge Court Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-10-15	£201,782
62 Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-09-30	£365,807
58 Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,000	2021-09-28	£337,727
2 Santridge Court Bewell Head, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-03-09	£195,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B61 8HX

Employment

B61 8HX 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 8HX 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH	4out of 4	503 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN	- not rated	1,098 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG	4out of 4	1,493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS	4out of 4	1,887 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP	3out of 4	2,218 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,122 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL	4out of 4	2,368 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH	3out of 4	581 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH	4out of 4	1,571 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW	3out of 4	1,989 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET	4out of 4	2,443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU	- not rated	1,749 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL	4out of 4	1,957 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL	- not rated	1,982 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	2,633 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY	- not rated	4,590 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Rousler	Victoria Ground, Birmingham Road	680 yd
The Mint Lounge	33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	693 yd
Oriental Royal	112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	697 yd
Rovers Cafe	34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	751 yd
Olympus	Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand	885 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Duke Of York	83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove	563 yd
The Hop Pole	78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	697 yd
The Queens Head	1 The Strand, Bromsgrove	885 yd
Artrix	School Drive, Bromsgrove	926 yd
Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded	126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove	1,032 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bromsgrove Sporting FC	33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	693 yd
Ideal Fish Bar	110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	697 yd
China Wok	30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	751 yd
Papa John's	32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	751 yd
Greggs Bromsgrove	Unit 5A, Bromsgrove Retail Park	840 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove	737 yd
Lidl	Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park	840 yd
Asda	21 Market Street, Bromsgrove	1,032 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	503 yd
The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road	grass pitches	550 yd
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE	grass pitches	574 yd
Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD	grass pitches	646 yd
Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road	grass pitches	893 yd
Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,021 yd
The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,021 yd
North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE	grass pitches	1,027 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B61 8HX