Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

SCARFIELD HILL, B48 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARFIELD HILL, B48 7DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

136

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B48 7DB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B48 7DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £820k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

B48 7DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scarfield Hill, 0.9km from Coopers Hill in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Tardebigge ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B48, B48 7DB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k.

Census 2021 statistics for B48 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00172222 (shared with 22 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 7DB. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 820,000

1 sales · Mean £ 820,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

B48 7DB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Woodlands Bed And Breakfast1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Alvechurch1.4 km
  • Barnt Green1.7 km
  • Bromsgrove4.8 km