B48 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B48 district covers Alvechurch, Wythall, Stoke Heath, Finstall & Bentley. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B48
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B48 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 51 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B48
- Crown Meadow First School & Nursery · B48 7TA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
Secondary schools nearby
- Ark Kings Academy · B38 9DE · Good (2024) · Bottom 5% in England
- Turves Green Boys' School · B31 4BS · Good (2024) · Bottom 28% in England
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre · B98 8HB · Good (2024) · Bottom 20% in England
- King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls · B31 4BP · Some aspects not as strong (2024) · Bottom 40% in England
- Woodrush High School · B47 5JW · Remains Good (2024) · Top 49% in England
- Colmers School and Sixth Form College · B45 9NY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 17% in England
Fee-paying schools in B48
- Graduately Developing Futures · B48 7BB · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in B48
- Alvechurch And Bordesley Nursery School · B48 7SE · Good (Ofsted)
- Sandhills Day Nursery, Alvechurch · B48 7RR · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in B48
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B48 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End | 92% | £428k | Average | 34 min |
| Wythall & Gay Hill | 3% | £378k | Average | 17 min |
| Stoke Heath, Finstall & Bentley | 3% | £377k | Low | 20 min |
Questions
Where is the B48 postcode?
B48 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Alvechurch, Wythall, Stoke Heath, Finstall & Bentley, with 208 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B48?
The typical home price across B48's neighbourhoods is £428k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B48?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a B48 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from B48?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 51 minutes.