Town Pop. 4,344

Living in Barnt Green: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnt Green is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the B45 postcode district. The B45 district averages 60/100, putting Barnt Green 5 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 15 points below the B45 district's 68/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B45 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Barnt Green scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B45 0AJ B45 5DH B45 8AA B45 9AA B45 B48 B60

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 86 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 43 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 47 crimes
  2. 2 Warren Lane 33 crimes
  3. 3 Rose Hill 20 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
5 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Blackwell First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Crown Meadow First School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lickey Hills Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Alvechurch CofE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Andrew's CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre7.7 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital8.1 mi
Solihull Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,343 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
33
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 131 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.9%Student4.1%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.5%Skilled & technical28.6%Routine & elementary11%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.4%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership88.2%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Barnt Green 0.5 mi
Alvechurch 1.9 mi
Longbridge 2.5 mi
J1 M42 1.7 mi
J2 M42 2 mi
J4 M5 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £805,000 18
Detached £955,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£552k £705k £863k £1.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Blackwell (Bromsgrove) 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Burcot (Bromsgrove) 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Alvechurch 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hopwood 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tardebigge 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rowney Green 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fairfield 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dodford 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Romsley 31 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnt Green a nice place to live?

Barnt Green is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barnt Green is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barnt Green?

Barnt Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 308 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnt Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnt Green are Blackwell First School, Crown Meadow First School & Nursery and Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Barnt Green in total.

What are house prices like in Barnt Green?

The current median house price in Barnt Green is £805,000, around 182% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £955,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%.

Barnt Green in context

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Postcode districts in Barnt Green

B45 60 ⇄
B48 40 ⇄
B60 58 ⇄

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