B47 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Packhorse Lane, 0.2km from Bateman's Green in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B47 5DG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00163905 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PACKHORSE LANE, B47 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PACKHORSE LANE, B47 5DG.
230
44
£ 50,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B47 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B47 5DG — age 44, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5DG. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,375
4 sales · Mean £ 407,437
Detached
£ 850,000
3 sales · Mean £ 765,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
B47 5DG has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodrush High School
Coppice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fanaris Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hollywood Fish Bar1.0 km
- Jade Garden1.0 km
- Spice Nation0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Packhorse0.6 km
- Wythall Community Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lacey's Craft Butchers1.0 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store1.0 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers1.0 km
- Rosebank Stores1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.8 km
- Monsoon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall2.1 km
- Whitlocks End2.8 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475DG · Data under Open Government Licence