B47 5HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alcester Road, 0.7km 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 5HE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5HE are sourced from Output Area E00163908 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HE.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B47 5HE combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5HE. 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
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
Detached
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5HE has low crime rates — 46 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 Packhorse0.3 km
- Wythall Community Club0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.4 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.5 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
- Spice Nation0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.5 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)3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pack Horse Inn0.1 km
- May Lane Shops0.2 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.2 km
- Falstaff Avenue0.3 km
- Woodrush School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B475HE · Data under Open Government Licence