Living in B47, Bromsgrove
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B47 in Bromsgrove. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Bromsgrove: £339,163, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B47
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central B47 in the last 2 years, with a median of £345,000 and a range from £123,000 to £745,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 SYCAMORE DRIVE, B47 5QX | detached | £745,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 12 COPPICE GARDENS, B47 5JJ | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 10 FOREST WAY, B47 5JS | detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 HOLLY DRIVE, B47 5JT | detached | £530,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 10 ROWAN CLOSE, B47 5RW | terraced | £278,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 24 CHERRY WALK, B47 5RL | semi-detached | £405,500 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Tidbury Green School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Bells Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Kings Heath Secondary School | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
23 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
70 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B47 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bromsgrove's figures.
Common questions about B47
What is the average house price in B47?
The average sold price in Bromsgrove is £339,163 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B47?
Prices in Bromsgrove are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B47?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central B47 in the last 2 years is £345,000, ranging from £123,000 to £745,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B47?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central B47, and 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B47?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B47 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B47 at risk of flooding?
Central B47 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B47 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 60% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £345,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 70 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B47 safe?
70 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B47 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B47 or B14, B47 or B90, B47 or B38.
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