B47 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B47 district covers Hollywood, Wythall, Alvechurch. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B47
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B47 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 53 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B47
- Coppice Primary School · B47 5JN · Remains Good (2022) · Top 26% in England
- Meadow Green Primary School · B47 6EQ · Good (2024) · Bottom 40% in England
Secondary schools in B47
- Woodrush High School · B47 5JW · Remains Good (2024) · Top 49% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in B47
- Pride & Joy Childcare · B47 6AA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Wendy House Day Nursery · B47 6JX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in B47
- Hollywood Medical Centre · B47 5DP
- Hollyoaks Medical Centre · B47 6ET
Neighbourhoods in B47
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B47 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood & Drakes Cross | 49% | £370k | Very low | 14 min |
| Wythall & Gay Hill | 46% | £378k | Average | 17 min |
| Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End | 2% | £428k | Average | 34 min |
Questions
Where is the B47 postcode?
B47 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Hollywood, Wythall, Alvechurch, with 241 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B47?
The typical home price across B47's neighbourhoods is £370k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B47?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a B47 postcode.
How long is the commute from B47?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 53 minutes.