Blackwell First School
Good2.38 miles · Ages 2–9
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Inspected 6 Dec 2023
Property History
16, THE SQUARE, ALVECHURCH, BIRMINGHAM, BROMSGROVE, WORCESTERSHIRE, B48 7LA
This property has a mix of Category A and Category B sales. Category A means sales at market value in an arms length transaction. Category B may have been a repossession, power of sale, sale to a company or social landlord, a part transfer, sale of a parking space or simply where the property type is not known. These may not be representative of true market value and could skew the data below.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-09-2021 | £160,000 | £126 | Other | Freehold | No | B |
| 24-09-1997 | £56,500 | £44 | Terraced | Freehold | No | A |
The Property history above contains Category B sales, as these are not sales at an arm's length and can skew the charts below; no Category B sales are included. Category B sales are included in the table above for information only. In the event there are only Category B sales, the charts below may show no data.
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | F | C | 16 The Square | 1,270 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£1,928–£2,203 per year
Likely Bands B–C · standard two-adult charge
Based on the recorded sale, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Bromsgrove average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Bromsgrove 009A (E01032122)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
7 / 10
Rank
22,518 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
5 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 4 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
5 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 4 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Cofton Primary School
Good2.65 miles · Ages 4–11
Foundation school
Inspected 15 Jan 2020
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery
Good2.78 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
Inspected 9 Apr 2024
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
No current Ofsted rating0.25 miles · Ages 2–9
Community school
St Andrew's CofE First School
No current Ofsted rating1.47 miles · Ages 5–9
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 5 Nov 2024
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Good3.13 miles · Ages 13–18
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Inspected 5 Mar 2024
Turves Green Boys' School
Good3.26 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 19 Mar 2024
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Requires improvement3.59 miles · Ages 11–19
Foundation school
Inspected 18 Apr 2023
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
No current Ofsted rating3.45 miles · Ages 11–16
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
No current Ofsted rating4.05 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in B48 7LA
ImprovingCrime is down 28.4% over the past year, driven by increases in burglary and offset by decreases in other theft.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 6 crimes
Overall Change
-28.4%
Decreasing trend
Rising Most
Burglary
200% (low volume)
Falling Most
Other theft
-66.7%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 33.3% |
-42.3%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 13.3% |
-64.7%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Shoplifting | 6 | 13.3% |
+20%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.9% |
0%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.9% |
-42.9%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 3 | 6.7% |
+200%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Public order | 3 | 6.7% |
-25%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.4% |
+100%
vs -10.4% nationally
|
| Drugs | 1 | 2.2% |
+100%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Other crime | 1 | 2.2% |
+100%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
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