Laburnum Grove is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8NB 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 Laburnum Grove, Bromsgrove, B61 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8LG, B61 8LQ, B61 8ND, B61 8LD, B61 8LX, B61 8NE, B61 8LE, B61 8LJ, B61 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B61 8NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50% | 53.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 50% | 46.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 21% | 22.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 17.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 32.2% | 22.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 7.4% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 30.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.7% | 99.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 99.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Grove was 57.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 109th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Laburnum Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-12-15 | £248,051 |
| 16 Laburnum Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-13 | £174,076 |
| 5 Laburnum Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-03-24 | £204,209 |
| 7 Laburnum Grove, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-07-20 | £218,478 |
B61 8NB 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 8NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidemoor First School and Nursery Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove Community High School Charford Road , B60 3NL | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 3out of 4 | 2,053 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 | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Foundation Middle School Watt Close , B61 7DH | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School Birmingham Road , B61 0EP | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitford Hall School Kidderminster Road , B61 7LB | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromsgrove School Worcester Road , B61 7DU | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches Pupil Referral Unit 98 New Road , B60 2LB | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 596 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 615 yd | |
| Rovers Cafe | 34 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 660 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 700 yd | |
| Oriental Royal | 112 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 307 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 700 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 705 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 803 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza | 67 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove | 573 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 615 yd | |
| China Wok | 30 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 660 yd | |
| Papa John's | 32 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 660 yd | |
| Market Plaice | 26 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 591 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 733 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| North Bromsgrove High School SCHOOL DRIVE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.