Town Pop. 748

Living in Blackwell (Bromsgrove): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackwell (Bromsgrove) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 68/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the B60 postcode district, Blackwell (Bromsgrove) ranks 5th. It scores 7 points below the B60 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. On broadband specifically, Blackwell (Bromsgrove) sits 36 points above the B60 district figure of 61/100. For the surrounding area, see B60 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blackwell (Bromsgrove) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
322.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 132 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 703% above national average
Other crime 18 crimes
↑ 1105% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lakeside 126 crimes
  2. 2 Linthurst Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Laurel Bank Mews 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 42
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Blackwell First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre9.2 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital9.8 mi
Solihull Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnt Green Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,167 patients per GP
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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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.8%Student3.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary11.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership88.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
42
Barnt Green 1.2 mi
Alvechurch 1.9 mi
Bromsgrove 2.5 mi
J1 M42 1.2 mi
J4 M5 2.3 mi
J4A M5 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackwell (Bromsgrove) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Burcot (Bromsgrove) 59 0.6 mi away ⇄
Barnt Green 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tardebigge 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alvechurch 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hopwood 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fairfield 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rowney Green 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dodford 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Bromsgrove) 37 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwell (Bromsgrove) a nice place to live?

Blackwell (Bromsgrove) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackwell (Bromsgrove) is 51/100, 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 Blackwell (Bromsgrove)?

Blackwell (Bromsgrove) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 241 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackwell (Bromsgrove)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackwell (Bromsgrove) is Blackwell First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackwell (Bromsgrove) in total.

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Postcode districts in Blackwell (Bromsgrove)

B60 58 ⇄

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