B61 0DD postcode in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
B61 0DD is a postcode in Bromsgrove, in the Lowes Hill ward. It is in the Bromsgrove parliamentary constituency and the West Mercia police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where B61 0DD is, and what is near it
- B61 0DD
- Other postcodes in B61 0: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.3390, longitude -2.0554)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after B61 0DD?
- BromsgroveDistrict council Bromsgrove: bins, council tax, planning
- WorcestershireCounty council Worcestershire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around B61 0DD Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MerciaPolice force area
- BromsgroveParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Bradley Thomas (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Bradley Thomas
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at B61 0DD?
Every home and business at B61 0DD can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 95% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Bromsgrove: 85%
Bromsgrove: 98%
The line marks the figure across Bromsgrove.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at B61 0DD?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bromsgrove District Council's days for B61 0DD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for B61 0DD on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is B61 0DD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 65 homes and businesses at B61 0DD. 4 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 5 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Bromsgrove
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for B61 0DD: 885 properties in Bromsgrove are at high risk (1.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Bromsgrove
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of B61 0DD is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 14:56 on 22 October 2026.
- Spadesbourne Brook at BromsgroveFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Spadesbourne Brook at Bromsgrove
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:56 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near B61 0DD?
Homes in B61 0 sold for a typical £305,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 149 sales, up 2.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £420,000 48 sales
- Semi-detached £304,000 47 sales
- Terraced £225,000 49 sales
- Flat or maisonette £162,000 5 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole B61 district: a typical £290,000 from 302 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in B61 0DD
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in B61 0DD from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 24 January 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at B61 0DD
The Food Standards Agency lists 6 food businesses at B61 0DD. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near B61 0DD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,200 homes in the neighbourhood around B61 0DD. The largest share of them, 37%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (43%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Bromsgrove for 2026‑27: £2,479. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,652 (band A) to £4,131 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,652.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 440 (37%) | £1,652 |
| Band B | about 330 (28%) | £1,928 |
| Band C | about 210 (18%) | £2,203 |
| Band D | about 70 (6%) | £2,479 |
| Band E | about 100 (8%) | £3,029 |
| Band F | about 30 (3%) | £3,580 |
| Band G | about 20 (2%) | £4,131 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,957 |
When the homes were built
- 7% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 7% 1919 to 1939
- 5% 1945 to 1964
- 12% 1965 to 1982
- 43% 1983 to 1999
- 14% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 6% 2020 or later
Averages for Bromsgrove before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of B61 0DD is in (ONS area E01032157), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near B61 0DD?
The nearest open schools to B61 0DD, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to B61 0DD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of B61 0DD is Bromsgrove Rail Station, 2.1 km away in a straight line.
- Bromsgrove Rail Station Railway station 2.1 kmCycle
- Barnt Green Rail Station Railway station 4.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest High School, 168 m away.
More stations near B61 0DD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near B61 0DD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of B61 0DD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Davenal House Surgery Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01527 872008 0 mWalk
- Churchfields Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01527 872163 350 mWalk
- St. Johns Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01527 872393 350 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near B61 0DD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of B61 0DD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePoint Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk
- Bromsgove Railway Station Car Park Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7.2 kW 2.0 kmCycle
- Bromsgove Railway Station Car Park Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 7.2 kW 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near B61 0DD?
The nearest to the centre of B61 0DD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Parkside Dental Phone 01527 873063 350 mWalk
- The Sweet Smile Phone 0121 274 5454 400 mWalk
- Lansdowne House Dental Practice Phone 01527 872098 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to B61 0DD?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Princess of Wales Community Hospital Phone 01527 488000 600 mWalk
- Burcot Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Inadequate CQC report July 2025 · Phone 0121 445 7500 3.7 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near B61 0DD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of B61 0DD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Housman Care Ltd Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01527 575440 250 mWalk
- Chandler Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2024 · Phone 0333 455 2317 400 mWalk
- Breme Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01527 813690 500 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near B61 0DD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of B61 0DD, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Knights Birmingham Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01527 835984 0 mWalk
- Knights Market Street Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 8pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun 10am to 2pm · Phone 01527 833133 350 mWalk
- Boots, 78 High Street Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01527 872056 550 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near B61 0DD?
The nearest vets to the centre of B61 0DD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- MacArthur Barstow & Gibbs Phone +44 1527 861771 5.3 kmDrive
- Clent Hills 6.6 kmDrive
- Blaise Vetinary Referral Hospital 7.6 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is B61 0DD in a conservation area?
The centre of B61 0DD is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near B61 0DD?
Police.uk records 135 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of B61 0DD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 5, burglary 3, drugs 2, other crime 2, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for B61 0DD
- Ward
- Lowes Hill
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bromsgrove
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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