Holly Grove is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8LH is located in the Sidemoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, B61 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8EG, B61 8EQ, B61 8LJ, B61 8LF, B61 8ED, B61 8LN, B61 8LL, B61 8LQ, B61 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B61 8LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 29.4% | 25.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 43.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 16.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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 | 27.6% | 17.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.2% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 29.5% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.5% | 93.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Grove was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.1% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 30th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-02-21 | £358,211 |
| 7 Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-22 | £361,895 |
| 13 Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2023-02-03 | £310,613 |
| 21 Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-11 | £267,143 |
| 26 Holly Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2021-04-28 | £320,739 |
B61 8LH 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 8LH 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%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,410 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 | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,389 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 | 2,507 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 677 yd | |
| The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House | 8 Mill Lane, Bromsgrove | 694 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 697 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Pizza Co | 119 High Street, Bromsgrove | 698 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 181 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 697 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 752 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 754 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Unionist Club | Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza | 67 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove | 378 yd | |
| Market Plaice | 26 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 650 yd | |
| Subway | 131A High Street, Bromsgrove | 692 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 133 High Street, Bromsgrove | 692 yd | |
| Oceans | 12 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 632 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 708 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Well-Fit (Closed) Station Street | health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| St John'S Middle School WATT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.