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DY8 Area Report

Bromsgrove

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£253,676
Median Price
Postcode district (DY8)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (DY8)
12
Schools Nearby
30/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.3/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DY8

Rental Yield
3.9
Price Growth
5.6
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.3
Transport
3
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.3
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (DY8)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

163
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-05: 210
2025-06: 206
2025-07: 200
2025-08: 192
2025-09: 181
2025-10: 191
2025-11: 169
2025-12: 174
2026-01: 184
2026-02: 153
2026-03: 178
2026-04: 159
2025-052026-04

↓ 14% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Bromsgrove)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

Bromsgrove has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
8
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
7
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Bromsgrove (the HPI is only published at LAD level). DY8 spans 4 local authorities; Bromsgrove is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the DY8-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£331,910
Bromsgrove average
+2.1%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£520,020
Detached
£322,957
Semi-Detached
£265,433
Terraced
£151,981
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £136,788
01/12/2003: £162,664
01/12/2004: £184,371
01/12/2005: £191,334
01/12/2006: £199,886
01/12/2007: £211,952
01/12/2008: £188,629
01/12/2009: £190,671
01/12/2010: £193,410
01/12/2011: £196,477
01/12/2012: £198,090
01/12/2013: £202,459
01/12/2014: £212,758
01/12/2015: £230,441
01/12/2016: £241,143
01/12/2017: £259,747
01/12/2018: £270,687
01/12/2019: £279,517
01/12/2020: £290,650
01/12/2021: £305,945
01/12/2022: £325,690
01/12/2023: £332,546
01/12/2024: £324,961
01/12/2025: £331,910
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
3
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Special
12
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

30/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DY8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£375,000
810 sales
Semi-detached
£249,950
1,427 sales
Terraced
£220,000
818 sales
Flat
£143,000
591 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Bromsgrove. For the headline DY8 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Bromsgrove
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    STOURBRIDGE BRANCH CANAL STOURBRIDGE
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade II*
    12
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    85/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:35 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.5°C
    Avg Temperature
    844mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2598h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.4 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 11.9°C, Clear skyHumidity: 76%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    45 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.3/5
    Average Rating
    82%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    45
    Total Establishments
    Porter and Woodman GroupRetailers - other
    Exempt
    Fitness FactoryOther catering premises
    3/5
    My Coffee StationMobile caterer
    5/5
    Stourside HospitalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt
    The Cornish Pasty BoxMobile caterer
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    74%
    Renewable Energy
    22g
    CO₂/kWh
    very low
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    wind 73.5%nuclear 19.9%gas 5.2%biomass 1.4%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    67m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 67m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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