B48 7BA is a safe, established residential area on Stonehouse Lane, 0.6km from Lea End in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B48, B48 7BA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEHOUSE LANE, B48 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEHOUSE LANE, B48 7BA.
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 7BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M 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 7BA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 975,000
6 sales · Mean £ 970,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
B48 7BA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Good Breakfast At Hopwood Park Services0.8 km
- Hopwood Starbucks Drive Thru At Hopwood Park Services0.8 km
- Chopstix At Welcome Break0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Burger King At Welcome Break0.8 km
- Subway At Welcome Break0.8 km
- KFC At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.8 km
- Starbucks At Welcome Break0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.8 km
- Kings Norton RFC0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Waitrose At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.8 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt0.8 km
- WH Smith At Wecome Break0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alvechurch3.2 km
- Barnt Green3.9 km
- Longbridge4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B487BA · Data under Open Government Licence