Postcode B47 5HL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Hollywood & Drakes Cross has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £57,452 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B47 5HL.
Hollywood & Drakes Cross near B47 5HL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wythall | N/A | Walking directions to Wythall |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £402,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Drakes Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £450,000 | £363 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £402,000 | £336 |
| Terraced | 9 | £275,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 2 | £230,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £435,000 | — | £405,500 | £274,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £360 | — | £336 | £384 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Chesterwood, Birmingham, B47 5EN | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7, Simms Lane, Birmingham, B47 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 4, Simms Lane, Birmingham, B47 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 12, Simms Lane, Birmingham, B47 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 14, Mynors Crescent, Birmingham, B47 5JG | Terraced | Freehold | £251,000 |
In the B47 5HL postcode area, located within Hollywood & Drakes Cross, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 5HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | May Lane, Bromsgrove, B47 5PA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B47 5HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Baxter
Drakes Cross - Elected 4 May 2023
Bradley Thomas
Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B47 5HL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around B47 5HL in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £402,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to B47 5HL, including Woodrush High School (Good), Coppice Primary School (Good) and Meadow Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B47 5HL is Wythall, about 1,352 m away.
B47 5HL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,767 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B47 5HL is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Baxter (Independent).