B47 5EN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chesterwood, 0.4km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B47 5EN is 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5EN are sourced from Output Area E00163912 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTERWOOD, B47 5EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERWOOD, B47 5EN.
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
No single demographic signal dominates B47 5EN — age 50, 88% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5EN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
8 sales · Mean £ 347,812
Semi-Detached
£ 337,000
1 sales · Mean £ 337,000
Terraced
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5EN is moderate at 54 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 Church0.6 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.8 km
- US 50.8 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.5 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.6 km
- Wythall Community Club0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- The White Swan0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.5 km
- Spice Nation0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.3 km
- Monsoon0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End2.1 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Falstaff Avenue0.2 km
- Woodrush School0.2 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B475EN · Data under Open Government Licence