B97 4BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Redditch in Redditch. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
The people who live in B97 4BD are typical of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.
Safety: Crime rates are high (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B97 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4BD.
434
32
£ 37,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in B97 4BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4BD. The average age is 31.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B97 4BD are high at 197 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
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Birchensale Middle School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holyoakes Field First School
St Luke's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Wickes0.5 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.1 km
- Omega Therapies0.8 km
- Primark0.3 km
- T.K.Maxx0.3 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.2 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.2 km
- Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.8 km
- The Queen's Head0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Justgrills0.5 km
- Mickys Chippy0.8 km
- Redditch Pizza0.8 km
- Artisan Spice0.5 km
- Just Grills0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore1.0 km
- Bakes & Shakes0.1 km
- Chopstix0.3 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.3 km
- Eurest Services At Asda1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Appletree West House1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.3 km
- Alvechurch4.6 km
- Barnt Green6.9 km
Bus Stops
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
- Church Green West0.1 km
- Church Green West- Church Green0.1 km
- Church Green West0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B974BD · Data under Open Government Licence