B48 7AX is a safe, established residential area on Lea End Lane, 0.6km from Lea End in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B48, B48 7AX offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k.
Census 2021 statistics for B48 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA END LANE, B48 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA END LANE, B48 7AX.
502
45
£ 49,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B48 7AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £567k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B48 7AX. The average age is 44.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 567,275
2 sales · Mean £ 567,275
Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
B48 7AX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hopwood House1.0 km
- Hopwood Village Hall0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westmead Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longbridge3.3 km
- Northfield3.7 km
- Alvechurch3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B487AX · Data under Open Government Licence