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Barnt Green & Hopwood

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About

Barnt Green & Hopwood is a ward situated in the southeast of the Bromsgrove district, bordering the Worcestershire countryside. The area encompasses the village of Barnt Green, with its railway station providing a direct link to Birmingham, and the smaller settlement of Hopwood. The landscape is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities, set against a backdrop of green spaces and wooded areas.

The ward includes a section of the historic Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which runs past the Hopwood services on the M42 motorway. This junction is a significant transport feature for the area. Lickey Hills Country Park lies just to the west, offering extensive walking trails and views, while the local golf club is a notable fixture. The community maintains several schools, sports clubs, and a village hall for local events.

Area overview

On average Barnt Green & Hopwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnt Green & Hopwood is £67,773 per year. There are 1 schools in Barnt Green & Hopwood: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnt Green & Hopwood is home to around 2,990 people, with a population density of about 199.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnt Green & Hopwood Population
2,990
Population density
199.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.08(-34%)
Vehicle crime
15.05(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.37(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(+7%)
Shoplifting
7.36(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,633
88.15%
Indian
102
3.41%
Other White
60
2.01%
Irish
40
1.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
1.04%
Total population: 2,987

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,199
47.56%
No qualifications
359
14.24%
Level 3 (A level)
334
13.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
280
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
177
7.02%
Total 16+ residents: 2,521

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
630
51.01%
Owns with a mortgage
394
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
8.99%
Other social rented
37
3%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.67%
Total households: 1,235

Property prices in Barnt Green & Hopwood

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Barnt Green & Hopwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,689,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnt Green & Hopwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnt Green & Hopwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£853,500
Flats6£255,000
Semi-Detached6£532,500
Terraced3£295,000

10 years median price trend in Barnt Green & Hopwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnt Green & Hopwood.

All postcodes in Barnt Green & Hopwood

B487AG

Birmingham Road

B458NR

Sandhills Road

B487AD

Bittell Farm Road

B487TS

Ash Lane

B389ET

Wasthill Lane

B487AQ

Birmingham Road

B487EE

Brockhill Lane

B458LT

Bittell Road

B458LX

Bittell Road

B487TG

Old Birmingham Road

B458LP

Bittell Road

B458LF

Fiery Hill Road

B458NF

Hewell Road

B458PZ

Barnt Green & Hopwood

B487AL

Birmingham Road

B487EH

Icknield Street

B458RP

Laurel Gardens

B487AE

Bittell Farm Road

B487BD

Ash Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.