UK · EN

Charford

Charford is one of 30 wards in Bromsgrove, home to 2,977 people in 1,320 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £230,000 over the past two years, 32% below the Bromsgrove median. On average 12% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 39% below the Bromsgrove average.

Ward E05009832 · 64 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,977residentsCensus 2021
£230kmedian sale price54 sales, 24 months
12%green within 500 mpostcode average
95%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Charford in BromsgrovePostcodes in Charford highlighted; the rest of Bromsgrove in grey
Map of Bromsgrove with Charford highlighted

People and homes.

2,977 residents in 1,320 households, next to the Bromsgrove average.

18%
aged 15–29
19%
aged 65 and over
47%
owner-occupied homes
10%
privately rented
43%
socially rented
20%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Charford and Bromsgrove.

CharfordBromsgrove
£166k£240k£315k£389k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£166k£240k£315k£389k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 175 crimes and incidents in Charford in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 59 per 1,000 residents, against 62 across Bromsgrove.

Last 12 monthsPrevious 12 months
01631Sept 2024Nov 2024Jan 2025Mar 2025May 2025Jul 2025Sept 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026
01631Sept 2024Mar 2025Sept 2025Mar 2026

Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, West Mercia Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Charford with a published hygiene rating.

8rated food businessesin total
88%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Bromsgrove: 92%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)