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Covering Hollywood, Wythall, including Alvechurch South, Billesley, Drakes Cross. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B47 (Hollywood) in a nutshell

B47 covers Hollywood, Wythall, in Birmingham and Bromsgrove and Stratford-on-Avon. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B47

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Two councils in one district

B47 is split between Birmingham and Bromsgrove and Stratford-on-Avon. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B47 stretches across Alvechurch South, Billesley, Drakes Cross and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B47', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Birmingham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 21.4% purpose-built flats, 2.9% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B47 cover?

B47 (Hollywood, Wythall) includes the wards of Alvechurch South, Billesley, Drakes Cross, Highter's Heath, Hollywood, Tanworth-in-Arden, Wythall East, Wythall West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B47?

Neighbouring districts include B14 (Kings Heath), B13 (Moseley), B38 (Kings Norton), B90 (Shirley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B47 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B47?

About 4,132 households and 9,560 residents at the 2011 Census, across 241 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B47 in?

B47 sits in Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Stratford-on-Avon (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak, Bromsgrove, Stratford-on-Avon.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B47 1
Areas covered
Hollywood, Wythall 2
Active postcodes
241 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,132 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,560 2
Electoral wards
Alvechurch South, Billesley, Drakes Cross, Highter's Heath, Hollywood, Tanworth-in-Arden, Wythall East, Wythall West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Selly Oak, Bromsgrove, Stratford-on-Avon 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Stratford-on-Avon 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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