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Area guide · Bromsgrove

Living in Hollywood

A snapshot of life in Hollywood, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Hollywood is a village in Bromsgrove, West Midlands with a population of 6,599. The average house price is £406,560.

Where Hollywood ranks

Population

6,599

Avg House Price

£406,560

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,525

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hollywood's detached homes (£473,773) command roughly 1.6× the price of a terraced (£304,179).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hollywood prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£275,133 → £406,560).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£473,773	£469,000	22
Semi-Detached	£378,949	£393,000	34
Terraced	£304,179	£302,500	14
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hollywood is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Coppice Primary School	Primary	Good
Woodrush High School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hollywood averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hollywood homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,272

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,599
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£31,525
Employment Rate	55.6%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hollywood?

The average house price in Hollywood is £406,560 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hollywood?

The most affordable entry point in Hollywood is a terraced, with an average price of £304,179.

How are the schools in Hollywood?

Hollywood has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hollywood?

Average broadband download speeds in Hollywood are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.7% of premises.

How big is Hollywood?

Hollywood is a settlement in Bromsgrove with a population of approximately 6,599.

Most compared with

How does Hollywood stack up against its neighbours?

Alcester

Hollywood

House price: £393,039 · £406,560
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.9 mi

Alvechurch

Hollywood

House price: £443,033 · £406,560
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.4 mi

Astwood Bank

Hollywood

House price: £384,767 · £406,560
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 9.4 mi

Balsall Common

Hollywood

House price: £482,990 · £406,560
Crime rate: 78.8 · N/A
Distance: 9.6 mi

Barnt Green

Hollywood

House price: £705,963 · £406,560
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.5 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Hollywood

House price: £214,068 · £406,560
Crime rate: 91.9 · N/A
Distance: 14.6 mi

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