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.
LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUDLOW ROAD, B97 4EN.
391
37
£ 44,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE First School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Birchensale Middle School
Oak Hill First School
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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, 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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B974EN · Data under Open Government Licence