B48 is a postcode district in Bromsgrove, West Midlands, covering 208 active and 36 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B48 (16%) is characterised by a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B48 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B48 are around £486k, up 3.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B48 at 189 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B48 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B48 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B48 postcode area.
6,121
46
£ 45,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B48 combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£486k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £486k. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Casa Millennium Guest House
- Jane Poole Bed And Breakfast
- Westmead Hotel
- Woodlands Bed And Breakfast
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Weighbridge
- Alvechurch Village Hall
- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited
- Hopwood Village Hall
- Kings Norton RFC
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Esso Londis Bridge Hopwood
- ABC Leisure
- Clayton Fern Butchers
- Jacobs Butchers
- Waitrose At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- BAM FM @ Alvechurch & Meadows School
- Cafe Morso
- Chopstix At Welcome Break
- Gin And Pickles
- Good Breakfast At Hopwood Park Services
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Burger King At Welcome Break
- KFC At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)
- Starbucks At Welcome Break
- Subway At Welcome Break
- Trans Takeaway
- + 1 more
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