B47 5EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Falstaff Avenue, 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 5EL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00163912 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALSTAFF AVENUE, B47 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALSTAFF AVENUE, B47 5EL.
262
50
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
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
B47 5EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5EL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5EL has low crime rates — 47 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
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 Packhorse0.5 km
- Wythall Community Club0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The White Swan0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Spice Nation0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.3 km
- Monsoon0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Falstaff Avenue0.2 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Woodrush School0.2 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475EL · Data under Open Government Licence