B47 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.8km from Hollywood in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Hollywood ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B47 5BX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00163969 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARK LANE, B47 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, B47 5BX.
263
44
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B47 5BX's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5BX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5BX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coppice Primary School
Woodrush High School
Hollywood Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church0.7 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.8 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Monsoon0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Hollywood Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Packhorse0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall2.2 km
- Whitlocks End2.5 km
- Shirley3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pack Horse Inn0.4 km
- Dark Lane0.4 km
- Dark Lane0.4 km
- May Lane Shops0.5 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B475BX · Data under Open Government Licence