B47 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Beaudesert Close, 0.4km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B47, B47 5DR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00163909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEAUDESERT CLOSE, B47 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUDESERT CLOSE, B47 5DR.
282
44
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
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 5DR combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£280k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5DR. 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
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
£ 277,000
3 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5DR has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Meadow Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church0.3 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.6 km
- US 50.6 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.2 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.5 km
- Wythall Community Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.5 km
- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Spice Nation0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.5 km
- Monsoon0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End1.9 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Falstaff Avenue0.1 km
- Woodrush School0.1 km
- Wythall Library0.2 km
- Wythall Library0.2 km
- May Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475DR · Data under Open Government Licence