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B47 6DU

Ash Crescent

Alvechurch South

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Overview

Postcode B47 6DU is located in a rural village, within the Alvechurch South ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End is £58,963 per year. The nearest station is Earlswood (West Midlands), about 1.3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End is £58,963 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from B47 6DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End near B47 6DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earlswood (West Midlands) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
101 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.49(-34%)
Shoplifting
23.58(+171%)
Other theft
21.03(+270%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.92(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
411
84.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
18
3.72%
Irish
17
3.51%
Indian
12
2.48%
Pakistani
6
1.24%
Total population: 484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
134
31.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
111
25.87%
Level 3 (A level)
60
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
9.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
142
63.96%
Owns with a mortgage
47
21.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
7.66%
Other forms of private rent
12
5.41%
Social rents from council
2
0.9%
Total households: 222

Property prices in Alvechurch South

Median price£437,500
Price per sq ft£381
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £708K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £381 per square foot) in Alvechurch South area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,000 up to £1,160,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alvechurch South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£640,000£381
Terraced5£417,500£406
Semi-Detached6£342,500£348

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alvechurch South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£285,000£190,000
2017£457,500£325,000£242,975
2018£500,000£362,500£251,000
2019£522,500£347,500£252,500
2020£470,000£349,875£314,500
2021£620,000£386,000£315,000
2022£690,000£347,500£310,000
2023£550,000£500,000£257,500
2024£640,000£414,750£305,000
2025£580,000£476,000£318,750
2026£685,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£258£263
2017£288£294£321
2018£300£319£330
2019£263£298£301
2020£323£308£320
2021£359£351£315
2022£388£396£339
2023£362£362£344
2024£364£352£353
2025£385£409£385
2026£398£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alvechurch South in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the B47 6DU postcode area, located within Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 6DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B47 6DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop and SelectAlcester Road, Bromsgrove, B47 6DGWalking directions to Shop and Select

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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 6DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Bailes

Alvechurch South - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardAlvechurch SouthE05009823
ParishBeoleyE04010266
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt EndE02006704
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 009BE01032123
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about B47 6DU

Is B47 6DU (Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End) safe?

The area around B47 6DU records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6DU?

The median sale price around B47 6DU in Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End is £437,500 (about £381 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around B47 6DU?

B47 6DU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B47 6DU (Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove covering B47 6DU is Bradley Thomas (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Bailes (Independent).

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