B47 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Bromsgrove, Worcestershire postcode town, in the West Midlands, England region.
The B47 postcode area, located in North Worcestershire, England, encapsulates a number of notable regions including Hollywood, Wythall, and parts of Shirley, Birmingham. It's geographical position offers a significant blend of semi-rural and urban living, keeping residents close to the metropolitan hustle and bustle while still providing a generous touch of countryside tranquility.
In terms of amenities, the area is fully equipped with essential facilities such as supermarkets, medical care providers, schools, and even fitness centres. The recently refurbished Wythall Park offers a substantial wide-open public space for recreation purposes, and the local community is also served by a variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes.
The transportation infrastructure in B47 is commendable with its reach and accessibility. The area is served by a number of bus routes providing connectivity to Birmingham, Solihull and other local towns. Moreover, Wythall railway station within the B47 area operates regular services to Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, proving convenient for commuting.
One of the key geographic features of the B47 postcode area is the proximity to the River Cole and its associated floodplain which is a noted Site of Special Scientific Interest. This, along with other community parks and greenspaces, offers residents unrestricted access to nature while retaining the perks of urban life. In summary, the B47 postcode area in England provides a unique blend of countryside calm and city convenience with well developed amenities and transport links, making it a desirable place to live.
A Major part of this postcode area has a unique mix of residents when compared to others:
- Diverse age groups: There's a fairly even spread of ages across the board, except for slightly fewer residents between 64 and 85 years old. This means there are fewer people with disabilities compared to other areas.
- Spread out, but concentrated in the Midlands: While this postcode exists across the UK, it's particularly common in the Midlands region.
Imagine a community with people of all ages (except slightly fewer retirees), scattered around the UK but especially in the Midlands. That's the essence of a big area of B47 postcode district!
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Drakes Cross, Hollywood, Wythall East, Wythall West electoral wards.
B47 Postcode Map
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B47 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of B47 postcode area is 10,248. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 9,123, followed by White: Irish, with a total of 211. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (5,896), followed by No religion (3,424).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (2,708), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (1,731).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (3,310), while 3,252 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
Education
Regarding education, 2,732 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,453 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (1149)
- Managers, directors and senior officials (760), and
- Associate professional and technical occupations (645)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2000), Between 75 to 100 (1847), and Between 55 to 64 (1769).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,961) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,411), and Intermediate occupations (1,174).
Postcodes in B47
There are total 2 postcode sectors present in the B47 (listed below). The postcode B47 has a total of 270 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | B47 |
| Ward | Drakes Cross Hollywood Wythall East Wythall West |
| LTLA22 | Bromsgrove |
| UTLA22 | Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
B47 Crime Statstics
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B47 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £548,500.00 | £357,000.00 - £740,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £435,000.00 | £435,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £495,000.00 | £495,000.00 - £495,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £380,000.00 | £380,000.00 - £380,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £270,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £440,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £420,000.00 | £420,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £253,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £256,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Terraced | £337,000.00 | £337,000.00 - £337,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £538,100.00 | £430,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 5 |
| Other | £900,000.00 | £900,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £268,916.67 | £134,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £475,000.00 | £475,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £320,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £267,500.00 | £267,500.00 - £267,500.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £338,750.00 | £241,000.00 - £454,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £387,583.33 | £275,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £388,857.14 | £310,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £314,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £479,375.00 | £450,000.00 - £508,750.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £310,000.00 | £310,000.00 - £310,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £280,214.29 | £148,500.00 - £360,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £434,067.50 | £378,135.00 - £490,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £325,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £465,000.00 | £465,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £409,750.00 | £409,750.00 - £409,750.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £195,000.00 | £195,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £521,187.50 | £355,000.00 - £770,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £1,474,000.00 | £336,000.00 - £3,750,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £415,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £300,750.00 | £246,500.00 - £355,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £459,166.67 | £370,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £190,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £364,062.50 | £345,000.00 - £385,750.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £365,666.67 | £335,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £413,333.33 | £375,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £185,000.00 | £185,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £975,000.00 | £975,000.00 - £975,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £313,916.67 | £275,000.00 - £415,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £320,500.00 | £250,000.00 - £367,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £561,250.00 | £410,000.00 - £860,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £180,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £355,916.67 | £315,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £360,000.00 | £360,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £477,083.33 | £340,000.00 - £641,250.00 | 3 |
| Other | £50,999,997.00 | £50,999,997.00 - £50,999,997.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £540,744.38 | £350,000.00 - £705,000.00 | 8 |
| Other | £10,000,000.00 | £10,000,000.00 - £10,000,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £326,250.00 | £170,000.00 - £455,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £227,500.00 | £200,000.00 - £255,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £317,500.00 | £200,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £402,000.00 | £386,000.00 - £418,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £230,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £395,937.50 | £335,000.00 - £610,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £324,375.00 | £250,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £476,050.00 | £476,050.00 - £476,050.00 | 1 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 294 | 3-11 | B476EQ |
| Woodrush High SchoolSecondary, Good | 1012 | 11-18 | B475JW |
| Birmingham Ormiston AcademySecondary, Good | 1012 | 14-19 | B47QD |
| Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 690 | 3-11 | B475JN |
Amenities
- Royal British Legion Club, B47 6LS
- Wythall Community Club, B47 6LZ
- The Packhorse, B47 5HA
- The White Swan, B47 6JG
- JJ's Cafe, B47 5HD
- Monsoon, B47 5PA
- That Funky Golf Place, B47 6AJ
- Redditch United Football Club, B47 4AU
- Elmfield Cottage, B47 5NS
- Coppice Care Club & Preschool, B47 5JN
- Hillside Residential Home, B47 5NS
- Pride And Joy Childcare, B47 6AA
- The Wendy House, B47 6JX
- St Marys Church Wythall, B47 5JN
- Birmingham & Midlands Museum Of Transport, B47 6JX
- Hodges Catering At Fulford Heath Golf Club, B47 6BH
- Simms Lane Evangelical Church, B47 5HN
- Woodrush Youth Centre, B47 5JN
- ABM Catering At Woodrush High School, B47 5JW
- Woodrush Cafe Woodrush School, B47 5JW
- Alliance In Partnership At The Coppice Primary School, B47 5JN
- Solihull Catering Services At Meadow Green Primary School, B47 6EQ
- Tesco, B47 5NP
- Chung Ying, B47 6ET
- Fanaris Fish Bar, B47 5HD
- Hollywood Fish Bar, B47 5PA
- Jade Garden, B47 5PA
- Spice Nation, B47 5HD
- Becketts Farm, B47 6AJ
- Chapel Lane Caravan & Motorhome Club Site, B47 6JX
- Hollywood Convenience Store, B47 5PA
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd), B47 5PY
- Lacey's Craft Butchers, B47 5PA