Finstall Road Bromsgrove
82 addresses across 6 postcodes (B60), about 860 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 4700893.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 11, D: 21, E: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 D; Band D in Bromsgrove costs £2,479 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 82 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Road Surgery Bromsgrove, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 1,490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (30); Flat (3); House, detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (15); 1950-1966 (9); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24); rented (private) (5); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 1,540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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: yes, Bromsgrove.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST GODWALD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Birches, New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2LB, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- The Birches, New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2LB, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Finstall Training Centre, Stoke Road, Bromsgrove, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B60 2EW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B60 2EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B60 2EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B60 2EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B60 2LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B60 3BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 82 addresses are between 91 m and 98 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 2EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B60 2EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B60 2EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B60 2EW | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| B60 2LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B60 3BW | 100% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Aston Fields | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bromsgrove Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Stourbridge Road Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aston Fields GeniePoint | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Road Surgery Bromsgrove | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bromsgrove Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Damani Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 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 The Cooperative Food Bromsgrove - Stoke Road Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 900 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.8 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Lane Allotments 2.1 ha | 190 m |
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pikes Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Flora's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Tardebigge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Cotton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Lowes Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Breakback Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 76 | 79 |
6 of the street's 82 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Fields Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 260 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Finstall First School | Primary | 5–9 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Charford First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Bromsgrove High | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Bromsgrove High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–9 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Godwalds Church Hall B60 2EA | Other catering premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Golden Fry B60 3BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Banner Foods Cafe Restaurant B60 2DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Elvate B60 2LH | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Banner Foods B60 2DZ | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| The Ladybird Inn B60 2DZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Travelodge Bromsgrove B60 2DZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Shire Services At Aston Fields Middle School B60 2ET | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Curlew Espresso B60 2DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Canary & Kitchen B60 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Fuso B60 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Ascotts B60 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Bromsgrove Rugby Club B60 3DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| SE Catering At Bromsgrove Rugby Club B60 3DH | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Bremi's B60 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dragoon Fields (11); On or near Corbett Close (8); On or near Vicarage Close (6); On or near Chaucer Road (3); On or near Rigby Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
- B60 2EW: 40 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- B60 2EU: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- B60 2EN: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- B60 2EP: 3 addresses
- B60 2LJ: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- B60 3BW: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Corbett Close · Vicarage Close · St Godwald's Crescent · Chaucer Road · Vicarage Gardens · Rigby Lane · Dragoon Fields · Drummond Road · Fairmont Road · Carlyle Road · Coronation Terrace · Middlefield Road
All the streets in B60 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.