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Hawthorne Drive is in Hollywood, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B47 5QT is located in the Drakes Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about Hawthorne Drive, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B47 5QU, B47 5JS, B47 5QS, B47 5JT, B47 5JN, B47 5JR, B47 5QJ, B47 5QZ, B47 5RA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B47 5QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%48.5%-2.2% 51.0% -2.5%
Male49.3%51.5%2.2% 49.0% 2.5%

Partnership Status

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 5QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single25.4%21.8%-3.6% 37.9% -16.1%
Married: Opposite sex62.9%67.9%5.0% 44.2% 23.7%
Separated2.8%0.3%-2.5% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced5.3%4.1%-1.2% 9.1% -5.0%
Widowed3.5%5.8%2.3% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.1%50.1%-4.0% 48.4% 1.7%
Good health32.3%33.6%1.3% 33.6% 0.0%
Fair health10.2%14.2%4.0% 12.7% 1.5%
Bad health3.1%1.2%-1.9% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around B47 5QT this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.7%9.3%-3.4% 18.2% -8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.3%6.2%-10.1% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.9%12.7%-3.2% 13.4% -0.7%
Apprenticeship3.9%4.5%0.6% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.8%21%7.2% 16.9% 4.1%
Degree or Similar32.9%43%10.1% 33.8% 9.2%
Other4.6%3.4%-1.2% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian3.4%3.2%-0.2% 3.1% 0.1%
Pakistani0.3%1.2%0.9% 2.7% -1.5%
Other Asian1.1%2.6%1.5% 1.6% 1.0%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean1.4%2.4%1.0% 1.0% 1.4%
Other Black0.8%0%-0.8% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%1.5%-0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other0.8%0.9%0.1% 0.8% 0.1%
White89%83.5%-5.5% 81.4% 2.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0%2.9%2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.3%89.9%-6.4% 83.2% 6.7%
European Union0.3%1.5%1.2% 6.1% -4.6%
Africa1.4%0.9%-0.5% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.1%6.2%5.1% 5.6% 0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%1.2%0.4% 1.3% -0.1%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96%89.6%-6.4% 83.2% 6.4%
10+ Years0%7.1%7.1% 9.8% -2.7%
5-10 Years0%3%3.0% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years3.7%0%-3.7% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.7% 76.7% 15.0%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Middle East2.7% 0.1% 2.6%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.2% 37.2% -10.0%
Christian59.5% 46.2% 13.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu3.3% 1.7% 1.6%
Muslim4.7% 6.5% -1.8%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Hawthorne Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorne Drive was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Drakes Cross average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Hawthorne Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross and the 131st lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,400
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B47 5QT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hawthorne Drive are based on 45 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bromsgrove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hawthorne Drive, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5QT

Estimated Average Property Prices for B47 5QT

Average Price
£678,106
Semi-Detached
£536,965
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£682,973
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hawthorne Drive

Average Price
£708,822
Semi-Detached
£555,222
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£712,313
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hawthorne DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Hawthorne Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£595,0002023-12-14 £596,783
1 Hawthorne Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002021-11-01 £768,928
28 Hawthorne Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£510,0002018-07-12 £631,369
2 Hawthorne Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£520,0002016-03-01 £751,194
18 Hawthorne Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£380,0002014-07-11 £611,410
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B47 5QT

Employment

B47 5QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B47 5QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired92
Full-Time Employee88
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed31
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)12
Other7
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing27
Education20
Human health and social work activities16
Construction15
Information and communication13
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Financial and insurance activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Other7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Real estate activities5
Transport and storage5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,817 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
4out of 4 4,743 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 5,205 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coppice Primary School
Shawhurst Lane , Hollywood B47 5JN
3out of 4 221 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hollywood Primary School
Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG
3out of 4 1,615 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Meadow Green Primary School
Meadow Road , Wythall B47 6EQ
3out of 4 1,895 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tidbury Green School
Dickens Heath Road , Tidbury Green B90 1QW
3out of 4 2,095 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD
3out of 4 2,219 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodrush High School
Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW
3out of 4 345 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN
- not rated 2,989 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Light Hall School
Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ
2out of 4 3,464 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings Heath Boys
Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP
3out of 4 4,079 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF
4out of 4 4,754 yd Community school No Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 4,309 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA
3out of 4 3,371 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ
4out of 4 3,486 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Kingswood School
St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA
- not rated 4,125 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW
4out of 4 4,600 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosslyn School and Day Nursery
1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB
- not rated 4,747 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Monsoon75 May Lane, Hollywood432 yd
JJ's Cafe4 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood917 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Royal British Legion ClubHoundsfield Lane, Hollywood785 yd
The PackhorseAlcester Road, Hollywood923 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hollywood Fish Bar63 May Lane, Hollywood432 yd
Jade Garden71 May Lane, Hollywood432 yd
Spice Nation8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood887 yd
Fanaris Fish Bar6 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood911 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Woodrush Community Hub
SHAWHURST LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite414 yd
Hollywood Golf Club Ltd
HOLLYWOOD LANE
golf1,068 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 78.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 78.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 78.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed182.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.