Orchard Way is in Hollywood, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B47 5NH is located in the Hollywood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Way, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B47 5NN, B47 5BN, B47 5NB, B47 5NP, B47 5PN, B47 5BP, B47 5ND, B47 5PP, B47 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B47 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B47 5NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 27.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 59.6% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 5.3% | -9.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 51.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 34.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 93.8% | 94.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Way was 115.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% higher than the Drakes Cross average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orchard Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross and the 41st highest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Orchard Way, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-29 | £346,087 |
| 28 Orchard Way, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-18 | £351,302 |
| 16 Orchard Way, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-09-22 | £319,252 |
| 7 Orchard Way, Birmingham, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2017-05-02 | £318,584 |
| 12 Orchard Way, Birmingham, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-03-27 | £227,315 |
B47 5NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood B47 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5RY | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 4,572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon | 75 May Lane, Hollywood | 795 yd | |
| Starbucks | 8 Druids Lane, Birmingham | 998 yd | |
| Sisters Cafe | 253 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Packhorse | Alcester Road, Hollywood | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Fish Bar | 63 May Lane, Hollywood | 795 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 71 May Lane, Hollywood | 795 yd | |
| Subway Maypole | 12 Maypole Lane, Birmingham | 957 yd | |
| Golden City | 251 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 1,078 yd | |
| Flakes | 255 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Alcester Road, Hollywood | 113 yd | |
| Sainsburys Maypole | Sainsburys, 1059-1061 Alcester Road South | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Golf Club Ltd HOLLYWOOD LANE | golf | 210 yd |
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Fit For Free (Birmingham) (Closed) Alcester Road South | health and fitness suite | 811 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.