B47 5HJ is a mixed residential area on Alcester Road, 0.4km from Shawbrook in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5HJ are sourced from Output Area E00163911 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALCESTER ROAD, B47 5HJ.
344
51
£ 50,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B47 5HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B47 5HJ — age 51, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5HJ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,500
14 sales · Mean £ 212,928
Semi-Detached
£ 248,750
2 sales · Mean £ 248,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5HJ is moderate at 68 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
6 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church1.0 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.8 km
- Spar0.1 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.9 km
- Wythall Community Club0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The White Swan0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.8 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.1 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Spice Nation0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.1 km
- Monsoon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.3 km
- Whitlocks End2.4 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.5 km
Bus Stops
- White Swan0.1 km
- Swan Inn0.1 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B475HJ · Data under Open Government Licence