Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B48 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B48 7AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (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 7AR 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 7AR 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.

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

B48 7AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Hopwood in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B48 7AR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AR 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 7AR. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

B48 7AR has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Cofton Primary School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Westmead Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hopwood Village Hall0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Longbridge2.2 km
  • Northfield2.9 km
  • Barnt Green3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grovely Farm0.0 km
  • Grovely Farm0.1 km
  • Groveley Hall0.4 km
  • Groveley Hall0.5 km