Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

THE HURST, B47 5DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HURST, B47 5DU.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 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.

Shoplifting92
Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils0.2 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.4 km
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Meadow Green Primary School

Good294 pupils1.5 km
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Hollywood Primary School

Good402 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Packhorse0.5 km
  • Wythall Community Club0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • The White Swan0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hollywood Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fanaris Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Jade Garden0.3 km
  • Spice Nation0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • JJ's Cafe0.4 km
  • Monsoon0.3 km
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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