Postcode B47 6LH 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 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wythall & Gay Hill is £60,178 per year. The nearest station is Wythall located about 1.0 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 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wythall & Gay Hill is £60,178 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from B47 6LH.
Wythall & Gay Hill near B47 6LH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 2 | £213,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £292,550 |
| Terraced | 10 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Drakes Cross
In the B47 6LH postcode area, located within Wythall & Gay Hill, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B47 6LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 1 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood, B47 5HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Rose Bank Stores & Saddlery | 1 Middle Lane, Headley Heath, B38 0DX | Walking directions to Rose Bank Stores & Saddlery |
Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.