B47 5EJ is a mixed residential area on Danford Road, 0.5km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For families considering a move, B47 5EJ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00163908 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANFORD ROAD, B47 5EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANFORD ROAD, B47 5EJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B47 5EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5EJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5EJ is moderate at 63 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church0.7 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)1.0 km
- US 51.0 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.6 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.6 km
- Wythall Community Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The White Swan0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Spice Nation0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.2 km
- Monsoon0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End2.3 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
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Postcode Profile: B475EJ · Data under Open Government Licence