B47 5DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B47 5DW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00163906 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B47 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B47 5DW.
198
37
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B47 5DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B47 5DW has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5DW. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5DW has low crime rates — 16 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 Church0.3 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.7 km
- US 50.7 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.3 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Packhorse0.2 km
- Wythall Community Club1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.6 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Spice Nation0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.6 km
- Monsoon0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.7 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Shirley2.9 km
Bus Stops
- May Lane Shops0.0 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.1 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.1 km
- Wythall Library0.3 km
- Wythall Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475DW · Data under Open Government Licence