Church Lane is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8RA is located in the Sanders Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8DW, B61 8DJ, B61 8QH, B61 8AJ, B61 8DD, B61 8DN, B61 8RB, B61 8QZ, B61 8QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B61 8RA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 64% | 10.3% | 51.0% | 13.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 36% | -10.3% | 49.0% | -13.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 19.5% | -15.9% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 33% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 40.7% | 26.9% | 6.1% | 34.6% |
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 (58%) 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 | 40.9% | 23.8% | -17.1% | 48.4% | -24.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 33.3% | 20.8% | 12.7% | 20.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 25.7% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 25.7% | -6.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 98.8% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 92.6% | 96.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 96.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 569.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 579.0% higher than the Bromsgrove Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bromsgrove Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-19 | £292,145 |
| 1 Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-09 | £450,090 |
| 2 Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-09-26 | £412,326 |
| 5 Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2012-06-29 | £301,216 |
| 5 Church Lane, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2010-04-16 | £283,611 |
B61 8RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 68% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finstall First School Carnforth Road , B60 2HS | 4out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 2out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 3,106 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 | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rigby Hall Day Special School Rigby Lane , Aston Fields B60 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 3,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Spice | 7 High Street, Bromsgrove | 182 yd | |
| Cafe Morso | 15 High Street, Bromsgrove | 182 yd | |
| Rotana Cafe & Desert | 11 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 187 yd | |
| Twelve | 12 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 201 yd | |
| The Dry Spy | 12 St John Street, Bromsgrove | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Cross Hotel | 20 High Street, Bromsgrove | 247 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 250 yd | |
| The Little Ale House | 21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 306 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Unionist Club | Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove | 328 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ci Ci Cabana | 9 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 187 yd | |
| Wok Kitchen | 10 Church Street, Bromsgrove | 187 yd | |
| ATE | 4A Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 238 yd | |
| French Connection | 87 High Street, Bromsgrove | 250 yd | |
| Steamhouse Bakery Bromsgrove | 4A Worcester Road, Bromsgrove | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 263 yd | |
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 640 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, Bromsgrove Retail Park | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Well-Fit (Closed) Station Street | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| St John'S Middle School WATT CLOSE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Altered Images WORCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Bromsgrove Sports And Leisure Centre SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| The Dolphin Leisure Centre (Closed) SCHOOL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Sanders Park DAWSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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.