POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
B47 5HQ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 89.2%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 6 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 24 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £402,500Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 89.2%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 6 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 89.2%, with 89.2% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mB47 5HQ links 4 transport stops within 400m and 13 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Shawhurst Lane (BCT) at about 77m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
28 within 1200mB47 5HQ currently links 28 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 10 food and drink, 7 grocery, 7 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Eye Collective at about 125m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
617 online job adverts observedBromsgrove local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 826 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched B47 5HQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
6 nearby school rows6 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for B47 5HQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 27B47 5HQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 27 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 309, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 65 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£402,500
Strong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 24 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of B47 5HQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (4), restaurant (4), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), butcher (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (6), beauty (1).
Amenity group
Health
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by optician (1), pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
The Eye Collective
Optician at 2, Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood.
Personal services
The Hair Lounge
Hairdresser at 5, Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood.
Food and drink
JJ's Cafe
Cafe at 4, Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood.
Food and drink
Fanaris Fish Bar
Fast Food at 6, Drakes Cross Parade, Wythall.
Food and drink
Spice Nation
Restaurant at 1A, Drakes Cross Parade, Wythall.
Grocery
Spar
Supermarket at 8, Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Coppice Primary School
Primary option in B47 5JN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Meadow Green Primary School
Primary option in B47 6EQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
Woodrush High School
Secondary option in B47 5JW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for B47 5HQ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around B47 5HQ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like B47 5HQ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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