Postcode B47 5JX is located in a major urban area, 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 91.4 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 0.9 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 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B47 5JX.
Wythall & Gay Hill near B47 5JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Drakes Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £262,500 |
10 years price trend in Drakes Cross
In the B47 5JX postcode area, located within Wythall & Gay Hill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Woodrush High School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Coppice Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Meadow Green Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.