B48 7BB is a safe, established residential area on Stonehouse Lane, 0.8km from Lea End in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONEHOUSE LANE, B48 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONEHOUSE LANE, B48 7BB.
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
No single demographic signal dominates B48 7BB — age 45, 76% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7BB. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B48 7BB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and 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 Services0.7 km
- Hopwood Starbucks Drive Thru At Hopwood Park Services0.7 km
- Chopstix At Welcome Break0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Burger King At Welcome Break0.7 km
- Subway At Welcome Break0.7 km
- Starbucks At Welcome Break0.7 km
- KFC At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hopwood House0.8 km
- Kings Norton RFC0.4 km
- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Waitrose At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.7 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt0.7 km
- WH Smith At Wecome Break0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alvechurch3.0 km
- Barnt Green3.5 km
- Longbridge3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hopwood- Smedley Crooke Place0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B487BB · Data under Open Government Licence