Postcode B47 5DF is located in a rural town, within the Drakes Cross ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wythall & Gay Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wythall & Gay Hill is £50,100 per year. The nearest station is Wythall located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wythall & Gay Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Wythall & Gay Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wythall & Gay Hill is £50,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from B47 5DF.
Wythall & Gay Hill near B47 5DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wythall located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Drakes Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £247,550 |
| Terraced | 11 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Drakes Cross
In the B47 5DF postcode area, located within Wythall & Gay Hill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 5DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.