York Avenue is in Bromsgrove and in Bromsgrove district. B61 8SA 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 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, B61 8SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B61 8RZ, B61 8SE, B61 8SQ, B61 8SH, B61 8RY, B61 8SB, B61 8RU, B61 8SD, B61 8SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B61 8SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 38.2% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 39.1% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 44.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 16.7% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 15.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 25% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 94% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 93.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Avenue was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% higher than the Lowes Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Lowes Hill and the 99th highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-04-18 | £277,022 |
| 2 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-12-18 | £303,069 |
| 9 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2016-06-24 | £109,263 |
| 7 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-02-23 | £115,765 |
| 2 York Avenue, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-10-25 | £241,088 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards School Perryfields Road , B61 8QN | - not rated | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadows First School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields First School Swift Close , B61 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Rock Hill , B61 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,066 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 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bromsgrove High Charford Road , B60 3NL | 4out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Watt Close , B61 7DH | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston Fields Middle School Drummond Road , B60 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 2,188 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 | 2,854 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lokrum Fields Copyholt Lane , Stoke Pound B60 3AY | - not rated | 4,564 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 | 999 yd | |
| The Mint Lounge | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 1,020 yd | |
| The Retreat Breakfast And Coffee House | 8 Mill Lane, Bromsgrove | 1,033 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Pizza Co | 119 High Street, Bromsgrove | 1,042 yd | |
| Olympus | Strand Centre, 2 - 4 The Strand | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | 83 Broad Street, Bromsgrove | 176 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Unionist Club | Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove | 982 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 1 The Strand, Bromsgrove | 1,045 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 73 High Street, Bromsgrove | 1,085 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce/K-Town/Chik Box/Locked And Loaded | 126 - 130 High Street, Bromsgrove | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza | 67 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove | 561 yd | |
| Market Plaice | 26 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 995 yd | |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC | 33 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 1,020 yd | |
| Subway | 131A High Street, Bromsgrove | 1,035 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 133 High Street, Bromsgrove | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 29 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove | 971 yd | |
| Asda | 21 Market Street, Bromsgrove | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| The Meadows (Closed) Churchfields Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Parkside Middle School & Meadows First School STOURBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Market Street Rec (Closed) Recreation Road | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Victoria Ground VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 963 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.