B48 7AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hopwood in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 71 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00163843 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B48 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B48 7AE.
108
71
£ 49,600 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B48 7AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 71, 94% owned. B48 7AE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7AE. The average age is 70.9. 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 2026-01)
B48 7AE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Hopwood House0.3 km
- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.9 km
- Hopwood Village Hall0.6 km
- Kings Norton RFC0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westmead Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnt Green2.6 km
- Alvechurch2.9 km
- Longbridge3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Waterside Orchard Park0.1 km
- Ash Lane0.4 km
- Ash Lane0.5 km
- Lea End Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B487AE · Data under Open Government Licence