Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ASH LANE, B48 7BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH LANE, B48 7BD.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B48 7BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B48 7BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B48 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ash Lane, 0.6km from Arrowfield Top in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B48 7BD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B48 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00163844 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7BD. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 256,250

4 sales · Mean £ 279,106

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B48 7BD has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime10
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft5
Public order4
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Good Breakfast At Hopwood Park Services0.5 km
  • Hopwood Starbucks Drive Thru At Hopwood Park Services0.5 km
  • Chopstix At Welcome Break0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Burger King At Welcome Break0.5 km
  • Subway At Welcome Break0.5 km
  • Starbucks At Welcome Break0.5 km
  • KFC At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hopwood House0.7 km
  • Kings Norton RFC0.1 km
  • Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Waitrose At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.5 km
  • Welcome Break Forecourt0.5 km
  • WH Smith At Wecome Break0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alvechurch2.6 km
  • Barnt Green3.1 km
  • Longbridge3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hopwood- Smedley Crooke Place0.3 km
  • Coach Pick Up Point0.5 km