Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B97 4EN 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

48% of B97 4EN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

B97 4EN is an active urban area on Ludlow Road, 0.4km from Smallwood in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00164436 (shared with 26 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 4EN. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.5%
Asian / British Asian36.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime around B97 4EN is above average at 138 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 offences301
Anti-social behaviour114
Public order71
Shoplifting71
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.8 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.3 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence1.0 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Primark0.4 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.3 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.8 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.5 km
  • Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club1.0 km
  • The Park Inn0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.4 km
  • Mickys Chippy1.0 km
  • Redditch Pizza1.0 km
  • Artisan Spice0.2 km
  • Just Grills0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.6 km
  • Bakes & Shakes0.5 km
  • Chopstix0.4 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.6 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
  • Southcrest Hotel0.7 km
  • Abberley Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.4 km
  • Alvechurch5.2 km
  • Barnt Green7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Evesham Street0.1 km
  • Evesham Street0.1 km
  • Evesham Street0.1 km
  • Station Way Top0.1 km
  • Station Way Top0.1 km