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B47 5JN

Shawhurst Lane

Drakes Cross

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Detailed insights for B47 5JN

Overview

Postcode B47 5JN 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hollywood & Drakes Cross has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,037 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hollywood & Drakes Cross has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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 5JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hollywood & Drakes Cross near B47 5JN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B47 5JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wythall

N/A

Walking directions to Wythall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
6,265.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.05(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-39%)
Vehicle crime
4.08(-37%)
Shoplifting
3.26(-63%)
Burglary
1.63(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
94.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.6%
Indian
4
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.28%
Other
2
0.64%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.61%
No qualifications
58
23.58%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.63%
Apprenticeship
21
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
28.77%
Owns outright
35
23.97%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.97%
Social rents from council
21
14.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.16%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Drakes Cross

Median price£402,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£273K – £458K

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.

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
Detached13£450,000£363
Semi-Detached7£402,000£336
Terraced9£275,000£382
Flats2£230,000£260

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£435,000£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£360£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025164, Shawhurst Lane, Birmingham, B47 5JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£354,000
26 Sept 2025170, Shawhurst Lane, Birmingham, B47 5JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
09 Jun 202612, Coppice Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
31 Oct 20254, Shawhurst Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5JQDetachedFreehold£485,500
17 Jun 20255, Shawhurst Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5JQDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the B47 5JN 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 5JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCoppice Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWoodrush High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHollywood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 5JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B47 5JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierMay Lane, Bromsgrove, B47 5PAWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miPremierBromsgrove, B47 5RGWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSelect & SaveCropthorne Drive, Bromsgrove, B47 5PZWalking directions to Select & Save
0.5 miSpar8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HDWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miOne Stop1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HDWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,029
Band F£3,580
Band G£4,131
Band H£4,957

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B47 5JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Baxter

Drakes Cross - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardDrakes CrossE05009834
ParishWythallE04010276
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hollywood & Drakes CrossE02006699
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 004DE01032147
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B47 5JN

Is B47 5JN (Hollywood & Drakes Cross) safe?

The area around B47 5JN records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near B47 5JN?

The median sale price around B47 5JN in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £402,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B47 5JN?

There are 3 schools close to B47 5JN, including Coppice Primary School (Good), Woodrush High School (Good) and Hollywood Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B47 5JN?

The closest station to B47 5JN is Wythall, about 1,367 m away.

How deprived is the area around B47 5JN?

B47 5JN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,037 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B47 5JN (Hollywood & Drakes Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B47 5JN is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Baxter (Independent).

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