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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 65 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
65
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
21.74(-44%)
Vehicle crime
13.38(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-7%)
Burglary
6.69(+65%)
Public order
6.69(+10%)
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 £572,500 in Barnt Green & Hopwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnt Green & Hopwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£875,000£4,878
Flats7£165,000£3,333
Semi-Detached6£423,750£4,941
Terraced3£300,000£4,835

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

B458NJ

Orchard Croft

B487BT

Sandhills Green

B458NQ

Poplar Drive

B458NX

Sandhills Lane

B487AF

Bittell Farm Road

B458BL

Bittell Farm Road

B458PF

Hewell Place

B487BP

Aqueduct Lane

B388LP

Redditch Road

B458BP

Bittell Farm Road

B487AN

Birmingham Road

B487AP

The Rise

B487AH

The Drive

B487AB

Birmingham Road

B458LQ

Oakdene Drive

B487TR

Redditch Road

B458PB

Willow Tree Drive

B389EA

Lea End Lane

B458NZ

Hewell Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.