Fallowfields Close Bromsgrove
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (B61), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4700364.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 36).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bromsgrove costs £2,479 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, and Sanders Park (15 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Churchfields Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (36). Built: 1991-1995 (34); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (36).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromsgrove in 2026-27: Band D £2,479 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,652 | £1,928 | £2,203 | £2,479 | £3,029 | £3,580 | £4,131 | £4,957 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (45% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 90 m and 92 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 8QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B61 8UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grayshott Close Sidemoor | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bromsgrove Bus Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Stourbridge Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sanders Park Car Park GeniePoint | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Churchfields Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Parkside Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Dental | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bromsgrove Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Bromsgrove Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sanders Park 15 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,360 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George Recreation Ground 3.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Watt Close Allotments 1.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lowes Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Breakback Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Housman Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Sunnyhill Coppice | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Poolhouse Dingle | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 37 |
4 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bromsgrove: see them on the Bromsgrove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards School | Primary | 3–9 | 270 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadows First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfields First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Bromsgrove High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Bromsgrove High | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finstall First School | Primary | 5–9 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dodford First School | Primary | 3–9 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar B61 8LW | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| BAM FM @ Orchard Academy B61 8QN | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Little Gems Kids Club At The Orchards School B61 8QN | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Table & Thyme B61 8LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Sidemoor Fish Bar And Pronto Pizza B61 8NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Sidemore Fish Bar Mobile Ltd - Manny Eats B61 8NY | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Broad Street News & Booze B61 8LL | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| The Duke Of York B61 8LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fallowfields Close (16); On or near Greenacres Road (3); On or near The Orchard (3); On or near Malcolm Avenue (3); On or near Junction Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Greenacres Road · Lynden Close · Parkwood Road · Larchmere Drive · Junction Road · Malcolm Avenue · Grayshott Close · The Orchard · Melbourne Road · Carol Avenue · Crabtree Lane · Howard Avenue
All the streets in B61 and across Bromsgrove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.