B47 5HN is a mixed residential area on Simms Lane, 0.3km from Drakes Cross in Hollywood. Administratively it sits within Drakes Cross ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B47 5HN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for B47 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00163915 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIMMS LANE, B47 5HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMMS LANE, B47 5HN.
262
44
£ 45,400 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B47 5HN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 74% social renting, B47 5HN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B47 5HN. The average age is 43.8. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,500
12 sales · Mean £ 217,829
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B47 5HN is moderate at 62 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 Church0.8 km
- Hollywood Convenience Store0.7 km
- M.P. Honner Butchers0.7 km
- Lacey's Craft Butchers0.7 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Packhorse0.8 km
- Wythall Community Club0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- The White Swan0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hollywood Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fanaris Fish Bar0.1 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Spice Nation0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- JJ's Cafe0.1 km
- Monsoon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall1.2 km
- Whitlocks End2.2 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shawhurst Lane0.1 km
- Shawhurst Lane0.2 km
- White Swan0.3 km
- Swan Inn0.3 km
- Falstaff Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B475HN · Data under Open Government Licence