OAKLY ROAD, B97 4EG House Prices & Local Information

B97 4EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Oakly Road, 0.4km from Southcrest in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00164437 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.