B47 5ER is a sought-after residential area on Pearmans Croft, 0.4km 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 5ER offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 8.0% 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 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00163909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEARMANS CROFT, B47 5ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARMANS CROFT, B47 5ER.
282
44
£ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. B47 5ER's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £321k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5ER. The average age is 43.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 303,000
4 sales · Mean £ 296,750
Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 347,500
Semi-Detached
£ 288,500
7 sales · Mean £ 292,778
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5ER is moderate at 53 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
Hollywood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Hickling Methodist Church0.4 km
- Hollywood News (Us 5 Ltd)0.7 km
- US 50.7 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.3 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.5 km
- Wythall Community Club0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The White Swan0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.3 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Spice Nation0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.4 km
- Monsoon0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.4 km
- Whitlocks End2.0 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Falstaff Avenue0.1 km
- Woodrush School0.1 km
- Wythall Library0.3 km
- Wythall Library0.3 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B475ER · Data under Open Government Licence