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.
PROSPECT HILL, B97 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, B97 4DL.
400
38
£ 37,600 /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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B974DL · Data under Open Government Licence