Gas Square Bromsgrove
1 address across 1 postcode (B61), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4700420.
- 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 B; 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sanders Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 81 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Road Surgery Bromsgrove, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (36% of about 980 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3-5 High Street, Bromsgrove, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- The Greyhound, 30 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, B61 7LR, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 81 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 7AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford Road Bromsgrove | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bromsgrove Bus Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Stourbridge Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sanders Park Car Park GeniePoint | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Road Surgery Bromsgrove | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bromsgrove Dental Clinic | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Of Wales Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police - Bromsgrove Police Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Bromsgrove Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sanders Park 15 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Watt Close Allotments 1.6 ha | 250 m |
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), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 60 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Golden Lion Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Breakback Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Lowes Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Flora's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Pikes Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Housman Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 220 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–9 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millfields First School | Primary | 5–9 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Bromsgrove High | Secondary | 13–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charford First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Bromsgrove High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finstall First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Parkside Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadows First School | Primary | 4–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Orchards School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aston Fields Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dave's Cafe And Burger Bar B61 7HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Health Kitchen At Foundry Gym B61 7AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove School B61 7DU | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Gurkha Imperial Dining B61 7AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Sunny's Fryer B61 7AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway B61 7AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Johns CE Middle School Academy B61 7DH | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Chennai Lounge B61 7DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Court Leet Hungry Horse B61 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Wing Lee B61 7JH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Anarkali Takeaway B61 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab And Pizza Ltd / Chicago Pizza B61 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| One Stop B61 7AZ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove School B61 7JN | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Charlies Kebab House B61 7AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brook Road (7); On or near Sanders Road (4); On or near St Peters Close (3); On or near Factory Lane (3); On or near Ford Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 18 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- B61 7AT: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Factory Lane · Westbourne Terrace · Sanders Road · Peter's Finger · Westbourne Close · Ford Road · St Peters Close · Watt Close · Brook Road · Hanover Place · Worcester Road · Shrubbery Road
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.