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.
ARDEN ROAD, B47 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN ROAD, B47 5DJ.
279
44
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodrush High School
Coppice Primary School
Hollywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Packhorse0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- The White Swan1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.1 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.6 km
- Jade Garden0.1 km
- Spice Nation0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.6 km
- Monsoon0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B475DJ · Data under Open Government Licence