B47 5HL is a mixed residential area on Shawhurst Lane, 0.3km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B47 5HL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, down 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5HL are sourced from Output Area E00163912 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAWHURST LANE, B47 5HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAWHURST LANE, B47 5HL.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B47 5HL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5HL. 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
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
£ 323,475
10 sales · Mean £ 305,095
Detached
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 322,300
Semi-Detached
£ 337,000
1 sales · Mean £ 337,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5HL is moderate at 65 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 Church0.7 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.9 km
- US 50.9 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.6 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.7 km
- Wythall Community Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The White Swan0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Spice Nation0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.2 km
- Monsoon0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.3 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shawhurst Lane0.1 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- Falstaff Avenue0.3 km
- Woodrush School0.3 km
- White Swan0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B475HL · Data under Open Government Licence