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B47 5PN

Alcester Road

Hollywood

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Detailed insights for B47 5PN

Overview

Postcode B47 5PN is located in a major urban area, within the Hollywood 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 Whitlocks End, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 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
19.8%
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

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% 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 5PN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Whitlocks End located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
3,947.7 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
259
89.62%
Other White
7
2.42%
Other Asian
5
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.73%
Irish
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
30.89%
No qualifications
51
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
50%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.02%
Other social rented
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Hollywood

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£376
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £427K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £376 per square foot) in Hollywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,500 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollywood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£436,250£432
Semi-Detached17£370,000£360
Terraced5£312,000£421

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollywood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollywood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£275,000£272,000
2017£329,950£258,500£265,475
2018£349,000£280,000
2019£342,500£295,000£242,750
2020£354,975£302,500£276,000
2021£390,000£322,500£277,475
2022£385,000£365,000£332,750
2023£375,000£365,000£337,500
2024£455,500£356,000£345,000
2025£417,500£395,000£350,000
2026£468,750£360,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollywood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollywood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£289£221
2017£288£263£307
2018£251£307
2019£312£277£281
2020£315£296£287
2021£316£325£297
2022£386£358£312
2023£332£351£367
2024£343£367£360
2025£400£376£377
2026£399£332£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollywood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hollywood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B47 5PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202669, Alcester Road, Birmingham, B47 5NPDetachedFreehold£325,000
15 Jan 20264, Hollywood Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5NNDetachedFreehold£325,000
18 Dec 202511A, Hollywood Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
31 Oct 20256, Hollywood Gardens, Birmingham, B47 5NNDetachedFreehold£305,000
26 Sept 202515, Orchard Way, Birmingham, B47 5NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the B47 5PN postcode area, located within Hollywood & Drakes Cross, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B47 5PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHollywood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryCoppice Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWoodrush High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B47 5PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express71 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B47 5NPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miPremierMay Lane, Bromsgrove, B47 5PAWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miSelect & SaveCropthorne Drive, Bromsgrove, B47 5PZWalking directions to Select & Save

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 5PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek John Alexander Forsythe

Hollywood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardHollywoodE05009838
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 5PN

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

The area around B47 5PN 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 5PN?

The median sale price around B47 5PN in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £385,000 (about £376 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B47 5PN?

There are 4 schools close to B47 5PN, including Hollywood Primary School, Coppice Primary School (Good) and Woodrush High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B47 5PN?

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

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B47 5PN is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek John Alexander Forsythe (Conservative and Unionist Party).