B47 5QR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B47) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5QR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
- Postal District. In our case B47.
- Postal Sector. In our case B90 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QR.
The regional mail center for the post area B is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the B47 5QR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is MOSELEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the B47 5QR postcode have the street address of Houndsfield Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B47 5QR postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BIRMINGHAM within the old postal county of Warwickshire.
B47 5QR is within the village of Whitlock's End.
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Map Coordinates for B47 5QR
| Latitude | 52.3885674234 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.85955777939 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B47 5QR Postcode?
Download Speeds For B47 5QR
| Average Mbps | 41.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
B47 5QR has an average download speed of 41.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,215 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (201,612) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (981,814) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For B47 5QR
| Average Mbps | 8.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
B47 5QR has an average upload speed of 8.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,361 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (184,723) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (995,557) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of B47 5QR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hollywood Primary School
Address: Hollywood Primary School, Pickenham Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4TG
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact:
Haslucks Green School
Address: Haslucks Green School, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2EJ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01217442088
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Address: Dickens Heath Community Primary School, Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1NA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01217338359
Burman Infant School
Address: Burman Infant School, Velsheda Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2JW
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 01217441843
Tidbury Green School
Address: Tidbury Green School, Dickens Heath Road, Tidbury Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1QW
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01564823189
Mill Lodge Primary School
Address: Mill Lodge Primary School, Aqueduct Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1BT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01214303010
Peterbrook Primary School
Address: Peterbrook Primary School, High Street, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1HR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01214302545
Coppice Primary School
Address: Coppice Primary School, Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B47 5JN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01564826709
Meadow Green Primary School
Address: Meadow Green Primary School, Meadow Road, Wythall, Birmingham, West Midlands, B47 6EQ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01564823495
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Jude's Catholic Primary School, St Jude's Close, Maypole, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5PD
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01214645069
England Secondary Schools
Woodrush High School
Address: Woodrush High School, Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01564823777
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near B47 5QR
OMNIA DENTAL SPA
Address: 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
OMNIA DENTAL SPA
Address: 243 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
HEATH DENTAL
Address: 32 MAIN STREET, DICKENS HEATH, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1UA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 159 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4LR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1032 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5NG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
SHIRLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 383 STRATFORD ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 3BW
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near B47 5QR
HOLLYWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 59 MAY LANE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5PA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 824122
WYTHALL PHARMACY
Address: 221 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, B47 6ET
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 822198
DICKENS HEATH PHARMACY
Address: 114 MAIN STREET, DICKENS HEATH, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1UA
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 7338848
TANWORTH LANE PHARMACY
Address: 198 TANWORTH LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, B90 4DD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01217 459186
PRINCE OF WALES PHARMACY
Address: 161 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, WARSTOCK, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4LR
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01214 742581
BOOTS
Address: 1005 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, MAYPOLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5JA
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4305155
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near B47 5QR
MANSURA BHOGADIA
Address: 6 ALDER CLOSE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5RA
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
DICKENS EYE CLINIC
Address: 39 MAIN STREET, DICKENS HEATH, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, B90 1UB
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE COLLECTIVE (WYTHALL) LTD
Address: 2 DRAKES CROSS PARADE, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, B47 5HD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
VISION FIRST OPTICIANS (SHIRLEY)
Address: 5 OXHILL ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1LR
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
PENZER OPTICIANS
Address: 1024 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, MAYPOLE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 5NG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
SCHOOL ROAD OPTICIANS
Address: 22 SCHOOL ROAD, YARDLEY WOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B14 4BJ
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near B47 5QR
HOLLYOAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 229 STATION ROAD, WYTHALL, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 6ET
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 823182
HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BEAUDESERT ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B47 5DP
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01564 822642
DICKENS HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 94 OLD DICKENS HEATH ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, B90 1SD
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
GRAFTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 11 GRAFTON ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 1NG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4744686
HASLUCKS GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 287 HASLUCKS GREEN ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, B90 2LW
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
GPS HEALTHCARE
Address: 198 TANWORTH LANE, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS, B90 4DD
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 7962777
Motorway Junctions near B47 5QR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near B47 5QR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the B47 5QR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bromsgrove Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sajid Javid |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the B47 5QR Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Bromsgrove District Council and the County Council is Worcestershire County Council.
Worcestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Bromsgrove District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Bromsgrove District at the following link Bromsgrove District.How much is the Council Tax?
Bromsgrove District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Bromsgrove District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the B47 5QR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Worcestershire Libraries | Worcestershire County CouncilPostcodes near the B47 5QR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the B47 5QR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Alcester Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B14 5TN | 2.46 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Berkeley Precinct, BIRMINGHAM, B14 5JE | 2.61 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Alcester Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B14 5JA | 2.69 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Stratford Road, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 4AJ | 3.03 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Stratford Road, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 3AE | 3.28 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the B47 5QR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 15-17 High Street, Solihull, B91 3SJ | 3.81 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to 15-17 High Street |
| Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2, Alvechurch, B48 7AU | 4.02 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2 |
| Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BA | 6.31 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to Bullring |
| High Street, Birmingham, B4 6AJ | 6.46 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, School Road, Yardley Wood, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4BJ | 1.81 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to McDonald's, School Road, Yardley Wood, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4BJ |
| McDonald's, Stratford Road, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 4EL | 2.84 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to McDonald's, Stratford Road, Shirley, SOLIHULL, B90 4EL |
| McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN | 2.86 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN |
| McDonald's, High Street, SOLIHULL, B91 3TB | 3.79 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to McDonald's, High Street, SOLIHULL, B91 3TB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Pershore Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3ES | 3.42 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to KFC Birmingham - Kings Norton Business Park |
| KFC, Welby Road, BIRMINGHAM, B28 8HP | 3.43 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to KFC Birmingham - Hall Green |
| KFC, High Street, Kings Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7BH | 3.59 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to KFC Birmingham - Kings Heath |
| KFC, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, BIRMINGHAM, B48 7AU | 4.02 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to KFC Hopwood Services |
| KFC, Fordrough, Yardley, BIRMINGHAM, B25 8DL | 5.21 miles | Directions from B47 5QR to KFC Birmingham - Heybarnes Retail Park |