B48 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Lea End Lane, 0.1km from Lea End in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B48 7AY is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA END LANE, B48 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA END LANE, B48 7AY.
502
45
£ 49,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B48 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7AY. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 600,000
5 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Detached
£ 855,000
1 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
B48 7AY has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge3.7 km
- Alvechurch3.8 km
- Northfield4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B487AY · Data under Open Government Licence