B47 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.7km from Hollywood in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Hollywood ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B47, B47 5BT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, up 11.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00163969 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARK LANE, B47 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, B47 5BT.
263
44
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B47 5BT combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5BT. The average age is 44.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 570,000
1 sales · Mean £ 570,000
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
8 sales · Mean £ 403,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B47 5BT has low crime rates — 6 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
Hollywood Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Woodrush High School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Argos Maypole0.9 km
- Hickling Methodist Church0.7 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.7 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Monsoon0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Maypole0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Hollywood Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Packhorse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall2.2 km
- Whitlocks End2.4 km
- Shirley2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dark Lane0.3 km
- Dark Lane0.3 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.5 km
- New Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B475BT · Data under Open Government Licence