Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

PROSPECT HILL, B97 4DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

400

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B97 4DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

B97 4DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Prospect Hill, 0.3km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00164388 (shared with 13 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 4DL. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.3%
Asian / British Asian26.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 rates near B97 4DL are high at 232 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 offences311
Anti-social behaviour128
Shoplifting91
Public order54
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.6 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.8 km
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Birchensale Middle School

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

Good660 pupils1.1 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Wickes0.5 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Omega Therapies0.9 km
  • Primark0.4 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.5 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.1 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.5 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.3 km
  • Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.9 km
  • The Queen's Head0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.5 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.8 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.8 km
  • Artisan Spice0.6 km
  • Just Grills0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bakes & Shakes0.3 km
  • Chopstix0.4 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.4 km
  • The Candle Night1.0 km
  • 360 Play Redditch0.5 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.5 km
  • Alvechurch4.6 km
  • Barnt Green6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Church Green West- Church Green0.2 km
  • Church Green West0.2 km