Area guide · Bromsgrove

Living in Bromsgrove

A snapshot of life in Bromsgrove, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bromsgrove is a town in Bromsgrove, West Midlands with a population of 34,759. The average house price is £348,264.

Where Bromsgrove ranks

Population

34,759

Avg House Price

£348,264

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,163

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bromsgrove's detached homes (£487,400) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£150,710).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bromsgrove prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£264,828 → £348,264).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£487,400	£455,000	205
Semi-Detached	£315,879	£300,000	194
Terraced	£250,321	£240,000	147
Flat	£150,710	£137,500	71

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bromsgrove is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	11
Primary	6
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aston Fields Middle School	Secondary	No rating available
Charford First School	Primary	Good
Finstall First School	Primary	No rating available
Meadows First School	Primary	No rating available
Millfields First School	Primary	Good
North Bromsgrove High School	Secondary	Good
Parkside Middle School	Secondary	Good
South Bromsgrove High	Secondary	Good
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy	Secondary	Good
St Peter's Catholic First School	Primary	Good
The Orchards School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bromsgrove averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bromsgrove homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	62.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,296

Demographics & Economy

Population	34,759
Median Age	47
Median Household Income	£32,163
Employment Rate	57.9%
Owner Occupied	73.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bromsgrove?

The average house price in Bromsgrove is £348,264 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bromsgrove?

The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat, with an average price of £150,710.

How are the schools in Bromsgrove?

Bromsgrove has 11 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bromsgrove?

Average broadband download speeds in Bromsgrove are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Bromsgrove?

Bromsgrove is a settlement in Bromsgrove with a population of approximately 34,759.

Most compared with

How does Bromsgrove stack up against its neighbours?

Alcester

Bromsgrove

House price: £393,039 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.2 mi

Alvechurch

Bromsgrove

House price: £443,033 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.3 mi

Astwood Bank

Bromsgrove

House price: £384,767 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 7.1 mi

Barnt Green

Bromsgrove

House price: £705,963 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.4 mi

Bewdley

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House price: £331,663 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bidford-on-Avon

Bromsgrove

House price: £336,936 · £348,264
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 14.1 mi

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