B97 is a postcode district in Redditch, West Midlands, covering 802 active and 470 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B97 (14%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (12%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes B97 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B97 are around £320k, up 12.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B97 at 312 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B97 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B97 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B97 postcode area.
34,442
42
£ 42,044 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B97's 67% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £320k. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Batchley First and Nursery School
St Luke's CofE First School
The Vaynor First School
Webheath Academy Primary School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Crabbs Cross Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
St Augustine's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Abberley Hotel
- Appletree West House
- Holiday Inn Express
- Hollies Farm Guest House
- Southcrest Hotel
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bentley Village Hall
- Hewell Bowling Club
- Ian And Gareth Butler Shooting School
- The Seven Stars
- Bramley Cottage
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- HMP Hewell The Grange
- The Courtyard Cafe At Tardebigge
- The Tardebigge
- Fire Station
- 360 Play Redditch
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco
- Lidl
- Midcounties Co Op
- Sainsbury's
- The Co-op Redditch
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bubble CiTea
- Shahi Palace
- Tuki's Traditional Spice
- Bake My Day
- Batchley Road Fish Bar
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Holland & Barrett
- The Redditch Craft Bakery
- Adeel Continental
- Eat Wiser
- B And M
- + 38 more
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