Sycamore Drive is in Hollywood, Birmingham and in Bromsgrove district. B47 5QX is located in the Drakes Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromsgrove. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B47 5RJ, B47 5RW, B47 5RL, B47 6LX, B47 5RD, B47 6LJ, B47 6LE, B47 5QW, B47 5RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B47 5QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.7% 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 | 26% | 24.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 68.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 24.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 63% | 50.8% | -12.2% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 40% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 40.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 69.3% | 46.2% | 23.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Drakes Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross and the 8th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Sycamore Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2024-08-27 | £682,390 |
| 32 Sycamore Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-08-05 | £824,641 |
| 6 Sycamore Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £726,000 | 2022-02-16 | £764,852 |
| 14 Sycamore Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2022-01-07 | £735,874 |
| 34 Sycamore Drive, Birmingham, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £658,000 | 2021-11-19 | £722,792 |
B47 5QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B47 5QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 5,351 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 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Green Primary School Meadow Road , Wythall B47 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidbury Green School Dickens Heath Road , Tidbury Green B90 1QW | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 2out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,341 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 | 3,615 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,763 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 4,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 4,969 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 5,092 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 | 643 yd | |
| JJ's Cafe | 4 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | Houndsfield Lane, Hollywood | 445 yd | |
| The White Swan | Alcester Road, Wythall | 911 yd | |
| The Packhorse | Alcester Road, Hollywood | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Fish Bar | 63 May Lane, Hollywood | 643 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 71 May Lane, Hollywood | 643 yd | |
| Spice Nation | 8 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 674 yd | |
| Fanaris Fish Bar | 6 Drakes Cross Parade, Hollywood | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrush Community Hub SHAWHURST LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 366 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 | 89.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.