Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BY.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B97 4BY's 56% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B97 4BY is a well-regarded residential area on Prospect Hill, 0.5km from Bordesley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00171587 (shared with 608 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4BY. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,500

6 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Terraced

£ 161,250

2 sales · Mean £ 161,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B97 4BY is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.5 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.6 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.1 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Wickes0.7 km
  • Al Waris Supermarket0.8 km
  • Forge Mill Stores0.6 km
  • Game Retail0.6 km
  • La Stegaru0.8 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.3 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.7 km
  • Black Tap0.4 km
  • Palace Theatre0.7 km
  • Zinc & Popworld Redditch0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Justgrills0.8 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.9 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.9 km
  • Krispy Kreme Redditch0.7 km
  • Brooklyn Mad Dog0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Building Bridges Community Centre0.4 km
  • Lilaboti0.6 km
  • Mezze Redditch0.5 km
  • Pepes Piri Piri0.5 km
  • The Old Needleworks Cafe0.9 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.7 km
  • Alvechurch4.4 km
  • Barnt Green6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fishing Line Road0.1 km
  • Fishing Line Road0.2 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Store0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km