Postcode B47 5RL 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £45,400 per year. The nearest station is Wythall located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hollywood & Drakes Cross has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.
Hollywood & Drakes Cross has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 of residents in Hollywood & Drakes Cross is £45,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B47 5RL.
Hollywood & Drakes Cross near B47 5RL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wythall | N/A | Walking directions to Wythall |
| 1 mi | Whitlocks End | N/A | Walking directions to Whitlocks End |
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 5RL postcode area, located within Hollywood & Drakes Cross, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Bromsgrove, B47 5RG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | May Lane, Bromsgrove, B47 5PA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | Cropthorne Drive, Bromsgrove, B47 5PZ | Walking directions to Select & Save |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.