Lime Grove is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8LX 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 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, B61 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8LU, B61 8ND, B61 8LZ, B61 8LY, B61 8NB, B61 8LQ, B61 8LT, B61 8LS, B61 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B61 8LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.4% | 54% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46% | -1.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around B61 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 43.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 26.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 18.5% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30% | 40.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 22.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.1% | 25.4% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.6% | 94.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| 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 Lime Grove was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 88th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-06-28 | £245,102 |
| 7 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-06-10 | £195,039 |
| 1 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-23 | £273,801 |
| 1 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-03-05 | £218,803 |
| 5 Lime Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-07-21 | £204,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,425 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 | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,128 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 | 2,622 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,482 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 | 690 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 708 yd | |
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 757 yd | |
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 774 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 321 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 774 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 818 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 927 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza | 67 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove | 659 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 708 yd | |
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 757 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 757 yd | |
| Ideal Fish Bar | 110 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 700 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 835 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.