Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

KINGFISHER WALK, B97 4EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER WALK, B97 4EY.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

434

cake
Avg Age

32

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: B97 4EY 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

B97 4EY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B97 4EY is an up-and-coming urban area on Kingfisher Walk, 0.1km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B97 4EY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4EY are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4EY. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near B97 4EY are high at 173 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 offences330
Anti-social behaviour165
Public order74
Shoplifting73
Other theft41

school Local Schools

S

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.6 km
S

Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils0.9 km
P

St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
P

St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.0 km
A

The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.1 km
S

St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.1 km
P

St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.1 km
P

Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Omega Therapies0.9 km
  • Primark0.1 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.5 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.3 km
  • Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.8 km
  • Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.5 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.9 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.9 km
  • Artisan Spice0.3 km
  • Just Grills0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.9 km
  • Bakes & Shakes0.1 km
  • Chopstix0.0 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.9 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
  • Abberley Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.1 km
  • Alvechurch4.8 km
  • Barnt Green7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Unicorn Hill0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Redditch Bus Station0.1 km
  • Redditch Bus Station0.1 km
  • Redditch Bus Station0.1 km