B47 5BP is a sought-after residential area on Alfreda Avenue, 0.5km from Hollywood in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Hollywood ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B47, B47 5BP offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: Average house prices are around £347k, down 28.0% 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00163972 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALFREDA AVENUE, B47 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALFREDA AVENUE, B47 5BP.
263
42
£ 45,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B47 5BP combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£347k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5BP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 272,000
1 sales · Mean £ 272,000
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 326,142
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5BP 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.
school Local Schools
Hollywood Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Woodrush High School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Argos Maypole0.9 km
- Hickling Methodist Church0.6 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.9 km
- US 50.9 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Birmingham Maypole0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Packhorse0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.7 km
- Subway Maypole0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Monsoon0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Maypole0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall2.2 km
- Whitlocks End2.3 km
- Shirley2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dark Lane0.2 km
- Dark Lane0.2 km
- New Road0.3 km
- New Road0.4 km
- Highters Heath Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B475BP · Data under Open Government Licence