Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

DARK LANE, B47 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, B47 5BN.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B47 5BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £425k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 24.1% year-on-year.

home £425,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B47 5BN is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.4km from Hollywood in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Hollywood ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B47, B47 5BN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, down 24.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B47 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00163972 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5BN. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Detached

£ 467,500

2 sales · Mean £ 467,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B47 5BN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.8 km
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Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils1.0 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Argos Maypole0.9 km
  • Hickling Methodist Church0.6 km
  • Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.8 km
  • US 50.8 km
  • Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Birmingham Maypole1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Packhorse0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hollywood Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway Maypole0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Monsoon0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Maypole0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wythall2.2 km
  • Whitlocks End2.2 km
  • Shirley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dark Lane0.1 km
  • Dark Lane0.1 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km
  • Highters Heath Lane0.4 km