Barnt Green & Lickey Hills
Bromsgrove 006 · 4 sub-areas · 7,861 residents
Bromsgrove 006 is a quiet, owner-occupied corner of Bromsgrove district in the West Midlands, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £885 a month — well below the UK average for a 2-bed — and nearly nine in ten homes here are owner-occupied, giving it a settled, residential feel that sets it apart from most of the surrounding area.
Barnt Green & Lickey Hills is a commuter neighbourhood within Bromsgrove — train into Birmingham runs in around 34 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Barnt Green & Lickey Hills?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £977 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Barnt Green & Lickey Hills in Bromsgrove
Living in Barnt Green & Lickey Hills
This part of Bromsgrove is as close to a commuter village feel as you'll find within striking distance of Birmingham. The neighbourhood is overwhelmingly owner-occupied — almost 88% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage — which means long-term residents, well-kept streets and relatively little tenant turnover. It's not somewhere people drift through; most who move here stay.
Rents sit noticeably below the national average, with a 2-bed running around £885 a month compared to roughly £1,200 nationally. That gap widens further when you factor in property prices: the median sale price here is around £547,000, which puts serious money on the table if you're weighing buying against renting. The deposit hurdle is real — around 7.5 years of saving at current income levels — but monthly rents are at least manageable relative to local salaries.
The population skews older than most UK neighbourhoods. Around one in five residents is 65 or older, and the 50–64 bracket is similarly sized at 21%. Families with children are well represented too — just over a quarter of households are couples with children. Younger renters in their 20s will find this a quieter environment than the city centres nearby; it suits those wanting space and stability over nightlife and density.
For practical purposes, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — about a 17-minute walk — and gets you into Birmingham in around 35 minutes by public transport. Almost half of residents work from home, and nearly half commute by car, so strong broadband matters here: gigabit coverage reaches 100% of the neighbourhood. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bromsgrove 006 a nice place to live?
- For settled professionals and families, yes. It's a low-crime, low-deprivation neighbourhood with strong broadband, good Birmingham rail links and affordable rents. It's quiet and owner-occupied in character, which suits those wanting stability over an urban buzz. Younger renters looking for nightlife or a lively social scene may find it too subdued.
- What is the rent in Bromsgrove 006?
- A one-bedroom runs around £706 a month, a two-bedroom around £885, and a three-bedroom approximately £1,074. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. All three sit noticeably below the UK national median for their bedroom size.
- Is Bromsgrove 006 safe?
- Yes — it's one of the safer neighbourhoods in England. The crime rate is around 48 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average of roughly 80. The area ranks in the top 10% nationally for low deprivation, which correlates strongly with lower crime over the long term.
- What's the commute from Bromsgrove 006 to Birmingham city centre?
- Around 35 minutes by public transport from the nearest rail station, which is roughly a 17-minute walk away. Most residents commute by car rather than public transport — only about 2.6% use buses or trains — so journey times vary depending on traffic and time of day.
- Who lives in Bromsgrove 006?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around 43% of residents are over 50, and nearly 88% own their homes. It's a well-qualified area — over half of residents hold a degree — with a high share of couples and families and relatively few younger renters or single-person households.
- What schools are near Bromsgrove 006?
- There are 19 schools within 2 km, but around 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.7 km away. Families should check individual school catchments and current Ofsted ratings before committing to the area.
- How does Bromsgrove 006 compare to renting in Birmingham?
- Rents here are substantially lower — a 2-bed at around £885 compares favourably to Birmingham's city-centre prices — while the rail commute into Birmingham runs around 35 minutes. You're trading urban amenities and walkability for more space, quieter streets and lower monthly costs.