B48 7AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hopwood in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For families considering a move, B48 7AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00163844 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B48 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B48 7AB.
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51
£ 49,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B48 7AB 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B48 7AB — age 51, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7AB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B48 7AB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Hopwood House0.0 km
- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.6 km
- Kings Norton RFC0.6 km
- Hopwood Village Hall0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westmead Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green2.8 km
- Alvechurch2.9 km
- Longbridge3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Lane0.2 km
- Ash Lane0.2 km
- Waterside Orchard Park0.2 km
- Hopwood- Smedley Crooke Place0.4 km
- Lea End Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B487AB · Data under Open Government Licence