Yarn Close Hollywood, Bromsgrove
10 addresses across 1 postcode (B47), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4701232.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £184,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bromsgrove costs £2,479 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wythall, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beaudesert Nature Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 159 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hollywood Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2018 | 7 B47 5HT | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 9 B47 5HT | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2010 | 3 B47 5HT | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 9 B47 5HT | Terraced | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bromsgrove in 2026-27: Band D £2,479 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,652 | £1,928 | £2,203 | £2,479 | £3,029 | £3,580 | £4,131 | £4,957 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 206 Alcester Road, Hollywood, not permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 158 m and 159 m above sea level (158 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 5HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wythall 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Whitlocks End 224,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Earlswood (West Midlands) 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Simms Lane Hollywood | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Alvechurch - Red Lion PH | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Monster Airport Parking | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollywood Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hollywood Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Omnia Dental Spa | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Birmingham Pts | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaudesert Nature Park 5,450 m² | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wythall Park 14 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at Blackgreves Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at Blackgreves Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Berry Mound Camp, Solihull | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| King's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Big Dickens' Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Peterbrook Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Little Dickens' Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Gay Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bromsgrove: see them on the Bromsgrove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrush High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meadow Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCLC B47 5HN | Other catering premises | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Royal British Legion Club B47 6LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Spice Nation B47 5HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Fanaris Fish Bar B47 5HD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Feb 2026 |
| The Ebbon Kitchen B47 5HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| One Stop B47 5HD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Spar B47 5HD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Mini Minds Play Village B47 5JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Gather Collection At Mini Minds Play Village B47 5JW | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Woodrush High School B47 5JW | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Jaqks Chicken and Chips Co. B14 5JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Coppice Care Club B47 5JN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shawfield (33); On or near The Close (11); On or near The Willows (7); On or near Mynors Crescent (6); On or near Rye Croft (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B47 5HT: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Flax Close · Shawfield · Rye Croft · Mynors Crescent · Woodrush Drive · The Innage · Shawhurst Lane · The Close · Park Croft · Simms Lane · Laburnum Close · The Reddings
All the streets in B47 and across Bromsgrove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.