B47 5DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oakwood Road, 0.6km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B47 5DX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 15.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00163908 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD ROAD, B47 5DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD ROAD, B47 5DX.
275
49
£ 45,400 /yr
43%
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
No single demographic signal dominates B47 5DX — age 49, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5DX. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 336,000
2 sales · Mean £ 336,000
Detached
£ 357,500
5 sales · Mean £ 346,500
Terraced
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5DX has low crime rates — 48 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 Church0.5 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.8 km
- US 50.8 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.4 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.4 km
- Wythall Community Club0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- The White Swan0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Spice Nation0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.4 km
- Monsoon0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.6 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pack Horse Inn0.2 km
- May Lane Shops0.2 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.3 km
- Falstaff Avenue0.3 km
- Woodrush School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475DX · Data under Open Government Licence