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Drakes Cross

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About

Drakes Cross ward lies in the eastern part of the Bromsgrove district, forming a primarily residential area on the outskirts of the main town. The ward is characterised by modern housing developments and established suburban streets, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by open countryside to the east, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscapes. Local amenities are centred around a small parade of shops serving the immediate community.

The area includes the historic hamlet of Drakes Cross itself, which gives the ward its name and offers a sense of older settlement amidst newer growth. A notable local feature is the presence of the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath, which passes through the area, linking it to wider rural walking routes. The ward is well-connected by road, with the M42 motorway providing swift access to Birmingham and the wider motorway network.

Area overview

On average Drakes Cross has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drakes Cross is £58,326 per year. There are 2 schools in Drakes Cross: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Drakes Cross is home to around 2,790 people, with a population density of about 1,460.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drakes Cross Population
2,790
Population density
1,460 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.71(+51%)
Shoplifting
50.18(+473%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.81(+127%)
Vehicle crime
18.64(+183%)
Burglary
12.19(+201%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,467
88.45%
Irish
50
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
1.61%
Indian
42
1.51%
Other White
31
1.11%
Total population: 2,789

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
696
30.62%
No qualifications
452
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
414
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
325
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
195
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 2,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
532
42.29%
Owns with a mortgage
340
27.03%
Other social rented
184
14.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
93
7.39%
Social rents from council
82
6.52%
Total households: 1,258

Property prices in Drakes Cross

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Drakes Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drakes Cross in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drakes Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£500,000
Flats2£213,750
Semi-Detached4£292,550
Terraced10£270,000

10 years median price trend in Drakes Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drakes Cross.

All postcodes in Drakes Cross

B475QQ

Lime Close

B476LY

Silver Street

B475DE

Batemans Lane

B475HF

Alcester Road

B475EN

Chesterwood

B475JW

Shawhurst Lane

B475RJ

Hazel Drive

B476LJ

Aspen Grove

B476LT

Hadley Close

B476NG

Batemans Lane

B475EA

Falstaff Avenue

B475LF

Forest Way

B475ED

Paddocks Road

B475DH

Packhorse Lane

B475HQ

Alcester Road

B475QS

Beech Road

B476LZ

Silver Street

B475HY

Simms Lane

B475ES

Falstaff Avenue

B475HG

Alcester Road

B475DQ

Packhorse Lane

B475QU

Wood Croft

B475DA

Love Lane

B475BU

Dark Lane

B475JB

Simms Lane

B475QZ

Hollywood Lane

B475RL

Cherry Walk

B476LE

Houndsfield Mews

B475HL

Shawhurst Lane

B476LQ

Brick Kiln Lane

B475EH

Burford Road

B475DF

Batemans Lane

B475HH

Alcester Road

B475DB

Baccabox Lane

B475HR

The Innage

B476LP

Alcester Road

B475HP

Shawfield

B476LH

Wilmore Lane

B476LS

Houndsfield Lane

B475EP

Falstaff Avenue

B475HU

Rye Croft

B475JT

Holly Drive

B476LR

Houndsfield Grove

B476LX

Houndsfield Lane

B475EJ

Danford Road

B475RB

Silver Birch Drive

B476LN

Silver Street

B476ND

Silver Street

B475HZ

Woodrush Drive

B475JD

Park Croft

B475BY

Baccabox Lane

B475QW

Laburnum Close

B475RD

Bramley Drive

B475JX

Drakes Close

B475DG

Packhorse Lane

B475RW

Rowan Close

B475EL

Falstaff Avenue

B475HT

Yarn Close

B475HA

Alcester Road

B475JN

Shawhurst Lane

B475RH

Oak Tree Lane

B475QT

Hawthorne Drive

B475RA

Alder Close

B475EB

Paddocks Road

B475HX

The Innage

B475HN

Simms Lane

B475JE

The Reddings

B475JG

Mynors Crescent

B475EE

The Willows

B475HJ

Alcester Road

B475DD

Baccabox Lane

B475HS

Flax Close

B475JS

Forest Way

B475HD

Drakes Cross Parade

B475QX

Sycamore Drive

B475JA

The Close

B475EG

Paddocks Road

B475ER

Pearmans Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.