B97 4AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bridley Moor in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B97 4AU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00164448 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B97 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4AU.
318
42
£ 44,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B97 4AU — age 42, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4AU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B97 4AU is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birchensale Middle School
Batchley First and Nursery School
Pitcheroak School
Holyoakes Field First School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St Luke's CofE First School
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Drinks World0.7 km
- M & S News0.4 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Railway0.5 km
- The Royal Enfield0.6 km
- Zinc & Popworld Redditch0.8 km
- Black Tap0.8 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- 360 Play Redditch0.7 km
- Coffee#10.8 km
- Cornish Connection0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch0.9 km
- Heart Of Worcestershire College0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Hong Kong Star0.8 km
- The Cycle Studio (Redditch) Ltd0.5 km
- Caprinos0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.5 km
- Alvechurch4.5 km
- Barnt Green6.6 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Cedar Road Social Club0.2 km
- Cedar Road Social Club0.2 km
- Cedar View0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B974AU · Data under Open Government Licence