B48 7AU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Arrowfield Top in Hopwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
Within the B48 district, this postcode is characterised by 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00163844 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B48 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B48 7AU.
351
51
£ 49,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B48 7AU 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 7AU — age 51, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7AU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B48 7AU is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Five Ways Old Edwardians Sports Club Limited0.6 km
- Kings Norton RFC0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- KFC At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.0 km
- Burger King At Welcome Break0.0 km
- Subway At Welcome Break0.0 km
- Starbucks At Welcome Break0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Good Breakfast At Hopwood Park Services0.0 km
- Hopwood Starbucks Drive Thru At Hopwood Park Services0.0 km
- Chopstix At Welcome Break0.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Waitrose At Hopwood Park Services (Welcome Break)0.0 km
- Welcome Break Forecourt0.0 km
- WH Smith At Wecome Break0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Alvechurch2.4 km
- Barnt Green3.3 km
- Longbridge4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coach Pick Up Point0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B487AU · Data under Open Government Licence