Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

DARK LANE, B47 5BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

263

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B47 5BT combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£462k 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 up 11.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B47 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.7km from Hollywood in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Hollywood ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B47, B47 5BT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, up 11.2% 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00163969 (shared with 7 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 5BT. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
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

Detached

£ 570,000

1 sales · Mean £ 570,000

Semi-Detached

£ 422,500

8 sales · Mean £ 403,187

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

B47 5BT has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils0.9 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Argos Maypole0.9 km
  • Hickling Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
  • Hollywood Convenience Store0.7 km
  • M.P. Honner Butchers0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Monsoon0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Maypole0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Hollywood Fish Bar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Packhorse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wythall2.2 km
  • Whitlocks End2.4 km
  • Shirley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dark Lane0.3 km
  • Dark Lane0.3 km
  • Pack Horse Inn0.5 km
  • New Road0.5 km