Is B47 5ED a safe place to live?

B47 5ED has a moderate crime rate of 65 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Bromsgrove.

How much do houses cost in B47 5ED?

The average property price in B47 5ED is currently around £333k.

What is the population of B47 5ED?

The population for the B47 5ED area is approximately 262 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

PADDOCKS ROAD, B47 5ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCKS ROAD, B47 5ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

262

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Avg Age

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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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3/10

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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6/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B47 5ED spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B47 5ED is a mixed residential area on Paddocks Road, 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 5ED offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, up 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B47 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00163912 (shared with 7 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 5ED. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%

Asian / British Asian5.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 356,000

1 sales · Mean £ 356,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B47 5ED is moderate at 65 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.

Shoplifting88

Violence and sexual offences39

Anti-social behaviour17

Criminal damage and arson12

Burglary9

school Local Schools

Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils0.3 km

Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.6 km

Meadow Green Primary School

Good294 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

Hickling Methodist Church0.6 km
Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.9 km
US 50.9 km
Hollywood Convenience Store0.5 km
M.P. Honner Butchers0.5 km
+ 3 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

The Packhorse0.6 km
Wythall Community Club0.6 km
Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
The White Swan0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Hollywood Fish Bar0.5 km
Fanaris Fish Bar0.2 km
Jade Garden0.5 km
Spice Nation0.2 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

JJ's Cafe0.2 km
Monsoon0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wythall1.4 km
Whitlocks End2.2 km
Earlswood (West Midlands)2.7 km

Bus Stops

Shawhurst Lane0.1 km
Shawhurst Lane0.1 km
Falstaff Avenue0.3 km
Woodrush School0.3 km
White Swan0.4 km