Property profile

247 Alcester RoadHollywood

Map showing 247 Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£430,000

Detached sold in Drakes Cross

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold03 Jun 2015
£282,500Change since last sale: +£145,000 (+51%)
Annualised change
+3.8% per yearBromsgrove annualised change (detached) since 2015: +4.1% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £363 per sq ft
£406 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£43 per sq ft (+12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Drakes Cross
£467,500Estimate vs local median: −£40,000 (−8.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area98 m² / 1,055 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection18 Dec 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
03 Jun 2015£282,500+24%
06 Feb 2012£227,500-

Local market

Property prices in Drakes Cross

Median price£402,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £465K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £402,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Drakes Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drakes Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£467,500£363
Semi-Detached7£402,000£336
Terraced9£275,000£382
Flats3£212,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drakes Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drakes Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£349,950£173,500
2017£392,500£182,500£242,475£249,950
2018£495,000£140,000£279,000£223,500
2019£500,000£155,000£276,000£225,000
2020£520,000£172,000£287,500£216,250
2021£580,000£159,950£310,000£282,475
2022£545,500£153,750£333,500£270,000
2023£377,500£190,000£394,875£282,500
2024£498,250£175,000£260,000£258,000
2025£527,500£237,500£354,000£272,500
2026£460,000£212,000£405,500£274,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drakes Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drakes Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£283£213
2017£294£271£235£272
2018£340£236£296£289
2019£308£180£302£297
2020£343£241£226£257
2021£344£185£295£306
2022£387£287£397£331
2023£351£207£378£326
2024£380£267£361£307
2025£384£260£335£355
2026£357£281£336£384
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drakes Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026220, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B47 5HQDetachedFreehold£435,000
09 Feb 2026186, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B47 5HQDetachedFreehold£324,000
26 Sept 2025182B, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B47 5HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
31 Oct 202510, Chesterwood, Birmingham, B47 5ENDetachedFreehold£425,000
27 Mar 202538, Paddocks Road, Birmingham, B47 5EBDetachedFreehold£500,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
239, Alcester Road, Hollywood, BirminghamFreehold143 m²£367,500 (2017)
241, Alcester Road, Hollywood, Birmingham-126 m²-
243 Alcester Road, Hollywood, BirminghamFreehold129 m²£475,000 (2023)

Area insights for B47 5HG

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Overview

Postcode B47 5HG is located in a major urban area, within the Drakes Cross ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hollywood & Drakes Cross area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £57,452 per year. The nearest station is Wythall, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hollywood & Drakes Cross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,767 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hollywood & Drakes Cross has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £57,452 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B47 5HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hollywood & Drakes Cross near B47 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wythall located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B47 5HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wythall

N/A

Walking directions to Wythall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
4,876.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.51(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+3%)
Other theft
4.38(-23%)
Burglary
3.75(-8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
87.36%
Indian
9
3.25%
Irish
8
2.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.17%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
31.88%
No qualifications
43
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.59%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
66.36%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Schools

In the B47 5HG postcode area, located within Hollywood & Drakes Cross, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B47 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWoodrush High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCoppice Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryMeadow Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B47 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HDWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miOne Stop1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HDWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miPremierMay Lane, Bromsgrove, B47 5PAWalking directions to Premier