B47 Postcode District
B47 is the Postcode District for Hollywood, Birmingham Worcestershire
The B47 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B47 has a population of 10,163 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.68 square miles (9.52 square kilometres or 2,352.25 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of B47. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the B47 postcode district is Hollywood, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Other significant settlements include Wythall, also in Birmingham, with additional parts in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The most significant post town in this district is Birmingham, which encompasses both Hollywood and Wythall.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B47 5, covers Hollywood in Worcestershire.
The sector B47 6, covers Wythall in Worcestershire.
The post town for this district is BIRMINGHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bromsgrove District (236 postal codes), and finally, the Birmingham District (B) area (5 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Solihull | 4.95 | ENE |
| Redditch | 5.69 | SSW |
| Birmingham | 6.87 | N |
| Henley-in-Arden | 7.50 | SE |
| Bromsgrove | 8.13 | WSW |
| Smethwick | 8.42 | NNW |
| Halesowen | 9.08 | NW |
| Blackheath | 9.40 | NW |
| Rowley Regis | 9.93 | NW |
| Oldbury | 10.29 | NNW |
| West Bromwich | 10.79 | NNW |
| Coleshill | 10.99 | NE |
| Brierley Hill | 11.34 | NW |
| Alcester | 11.56 | S |
| Stourbridge | 12.18 | WNW |
| Dudley | 12.33 | NW |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 12.86 | N |
| Tipton | 12.94 | NNW |
| Kenilworth | 13.10 | ESE |
| Wednesbury | 13.18 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 281
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 142 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 93 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 14 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 6 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 5 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 4 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 4 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 4 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 2 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 2 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 1 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 1 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 1 |
| Hollywood | BIRMINGHAM | B47 5 | 1 |
| Wythall | BIRMINGHAM | B47 6 | 1 |
Street list for B47
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DRAKES CROSS PARADE | 255 |
| SHAWFIELD | 72 |
| ALCESTER ROAD | 70 |
| HOLLYWOOD GARDENS | 51 |
| TRUEMANS HEATH LANE | 43 |
| THE LAWNS | 33 |
| SILVER STREET | 32 |
| HOUNDSFIELD LANE | 30 |
| HOUNDSFIELD LANE | 30 |
| FOREST WAY | 27 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 |
| Shoplifting | 261 |
| Vehicle crime | 138 |
| Other theft | 128 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 |
| Public order | 73 |
| Burglary | 70 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Other crime | 29 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAKES CROSS PARADE | BIRMINGHAM | HOLLYWOOD | 9 | B47 5HD | View map |
| MAY LANE | BIRMINGHAM | HOLLYWOOD | 7 | B47 5PA | View map |
| STATION ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | WYTHALL | 7 | B47 6ET | View map |
| ALCESTER ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | WYTHALL | 6 | B47 6AJ | View map |
Schools in the district
Coppice Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood , Birmingham
Postcode: B47 5JN
Headteacher: Mr Billy Hutt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodrush High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Shawhurst Lane , Wythall
Postcode: B47 5JW
Headteacher: Headteacher John Barber (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Meadow Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Meadow Road , Wythall , Birmingham
Postcode: B47 6EQ
Headteacher: Mr Nathan Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omnia Dental Spa | 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Omnia Dental Spa | 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollywood Medical Centre | BEAUDESERT ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5DP | GP PRACTICE | Call 01564 822642 |
| 2 | Hollyoaks Medical Centre | 229 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 6ET | GP PRACTICE | Call 01564 823182 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansura Bhogadia | 6 ALDER CLOSE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5RA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Eye Collective (wythall) Ltd | 2 DRAKES CROSS PARADE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, B47 5HD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £479,823 | 41 | £503,459 | 50 | £462,363 | 54 | £494,576 | 57 |
| Semi-detached | £379,036 | 49 | £349,972 | 50 | £357,477 | 44 | £362,627 | 50 |
| Terraced | £292,875 | 20 | £313,420 | 25 | £319,152 | 30 | £313,045 | 44 |
| Flats | £193,500 | 4 | £172,157 | 7 | £188,333 | 3 | £168,583 | 6 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Wythall
CRS Code: WYT
Operator: WM
Line: North Warwickshire (Shakespeare Line) Line
Company:
Accessible motorway junctions
M42 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.73
Average Driving Distance: 2.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 241
M42 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.75
Average Driving Distance: 5.39
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 241
M40 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.48
Average Driving Distance: 6.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 115
M42 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.92
Average Driving Distance: 6.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 241
M42 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.91
Average Driving Distance: 8.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 122
M6 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.61
Average Driving Distance: 6.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
M5 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.16
Average Driving Distance: 8.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B47 5 | Moseley Delivery Office |
| B47 6 | Moseley Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 4 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 4 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlswood Village Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the B47 postal code are Hollywood and Wythall.
The B47 Postcode shares a border with B94 (Hockley Heath, Lapworth, Earlswood), B14 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Heath, Yardley Wood) and B90 (Shirley, Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green).
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Weather
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