B47 5DU is a sought-after residential area on The Hurst, 0.5km 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 5DU offers 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. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k. 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 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00163909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HURST, B47 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HURST, B47 5DU.
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
B47 5DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £331k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5DU. 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
£ 333,000
9 sales · Mean £ 342,611
Terraced
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 304,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5DU has low crime rates — 45 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
Meadow Green Primary School
Hollywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church0.4 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.7 km
- US 50.7 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.3 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.5 km
- Wythall Community Club0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- The White Swan0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Spice Nation0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.4 km
- Monsoon0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End2.1 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Falstaff Avenue0.2 km
- Woodrush School0.2 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.3 km
- Wythall Library0.3 km
- May Lane Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475DU · Data under Open Government Licence