Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HF.

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

275

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B47 5HF's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £512k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £512k.

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

B47 5HF is a mixed residential area on Alcester Road, 0.5km 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 5HF offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £512k.

Census 2021 statistics for B47 5HF are sourced from Output Area E00163908 (shared with 10 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 5HF. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 368,750

4 sales · Mean £ 390,225

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

Crime around B47 5HF 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.

Shoplifting88
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Woodrush High School

Good1012 pupils0.4 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good690 pupils0.7 km
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Meadow Green Primary School

Good294 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hickling Methodist Church0.7 km
  • Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)1.0 km
  • US 51.0 km
  • Lacey's Craft Butchers0.6 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Packhorse0.6 km
  • Wythall Community Club0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
  • The White Swan0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hollywood Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Fanaris Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Jade Garden0.6 km
  • Spice Nation0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • JJ's Cafe0.3 km
  • Monsoon0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wythall1.5 km
  • Whitlocks End2.3 km
  • Earlswood (West Midlands)2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shawhurst Lane0.1 km
  • Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
  • Falstaff Avenue0.4 km
  • Woodrush School0.4 km
  • Pack Horse Inn0.4 km