Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

THE DRIVE, B48 7AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, B48 7AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7AH 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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Area Character

B48 7AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £580k, 81% 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 7AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Drive, 0.2km from Hopwood in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B48 7AH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.

Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AH 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 7AH. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 518,000

2 sales · Mean £ 518,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

B48 7AH has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Hopwood House0.3 km
  • Hopwood Village Hall0.3 km
  • Kings Norton RFC1.0 km
  • Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Westmead Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.8 km
  • Barnt Green2.9 km
  • Alvechurch3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lea End Lane0.1 km
  • Lea End Lane0.2 km
  • Waterside Orchard Park0.3 km