Rye Croft is in Hollywood, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B47 5HU is located in the Drakes Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rye Croft, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B47 5HZ, B47 5JG, B47 5HT, B47 5HX, B47 5HS, B47 5HR, B47 5QW, B47 5JB, B47 5QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B47 5HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 55.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B47 5HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 42.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 17.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 36.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 17.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 23.9% | -18.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 21.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Croft was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Drakes Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rye Croft has the 17th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Rye Croft, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-19 | £179,277 |
| 15 Rye Croft, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-07 | £260,633 |
| 4 Rye Croft, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-16 | £256,789 |
| 14 Rye Croft, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-10-12 | £216,603 |
| 4 Rye Croft, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-09-02 | £231,649 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 5,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood B47 5JN | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood, the Coppice Primary School Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood B47 5JN | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Green Primary School Meadow Road , Wythall B47 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrush Community High School Shawhurst Lane , Wythall B47 5JW | - not rated | 246 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baverstock Academy 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | 2out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innisfree House School 245 Station Road , Wythall B47 6ET | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Cafe | 4 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 345 yd | |
| Monsoon | 75 May Lane, Hollywood | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | Houndsfield Lane, Hollywood | 258 yd | |
| The White Swan | Alcester Road, Wythall | 641 yd | |
| Wythall Community Club | Silver Street, Wythall | 877 yd | |
| The Packhorse | Alcester Road, Hollywood | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Nation | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 321 yd | |
| Fanaris Fish Bar | 6 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 343 yd | |
| Hollywood Fish Bar | 63 May Lane, Hollywood | 589 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 71 May Lane, Hollywood | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrush Community Hub SHAWHURST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Wythall Park SILVER STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.