Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ARDEN ROAD, B47 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN ROAD, B47 5DJ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B47 5DJ combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£305k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £305k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

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

B47 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on Arden Road, 0.6km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B47 5DJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 10.9% 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00163907 (shared with 14 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 5DJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 297,475

6 sales · Mean £ 311,975

Terraced

£ 254,975

2 sales · Mean £ 254,975

Detached

£ 262,000

1 sales · Mean £ 262,000

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

B47 5DJ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils0.3 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.3 km
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Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hickling Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.6 km
  • US 50.6 km
  • Hollywood Convenience Store0.1 km
  • M.P. Honner Butchers0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Packhorse0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The White Swan1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hollywood Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Fanaris Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Jade Garden0.1 km
  • Spice Nation0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • JJ's Cafe0.6 km
  • Monsoon0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wythall1.5 km
  • Whitlocks End2.0 km
  • Shirley2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wythall Library0.1 km
  • Wythall Library0.1 km
  • May Lane Shops0.2 km
  • Falstaff Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodrush School0.3 km