Is B47 5BU a safe place to live?

Yes, B47 5BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B47 5BU?

The average property price in B47 5BU is currently around £287k.

What is the population of B47 5BU?

The population for the B47 5BU area is approximately 334 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

DARK LANE, B47 5BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

334

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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9/10

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8/10

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6/10

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7/10

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7/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

B47 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B47 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dark Lane, 0.8km from Bateman's Green in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B47 5BU represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for B47 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00163904 (shared with 24 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 5BU. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian5.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,000

1 sales · Mean £ 287,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

B47 5BU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Vehicle crime1

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km

Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils1.2 km

Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils1.2 km

St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km

The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Hickling Methodist Church1.0 km
Lacey's Craft Butchers1.0 km
Hollywood Convenience Store1.0 km
M.P. Honner Butchers1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Monsoon1.0 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Jade Garden1.0 km
Hollywood Fish Bar1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Packhorse0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wythall2.4 km
Whitlocks End2.8 km
Shirley3.3 km