Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B97 4HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4HD.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B97 4HD 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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1/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, B97 4HD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B97 4HD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Smallwood in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B97 4HD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4HD are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 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 4HD. 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%
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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.

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

Crime rates near B97 4HD are high at 175 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 offences405
Anti-social behaviour181
Shoplifting90
Public order80
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.6 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.1 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.1 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Wickes0.5 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Primark0.1 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.1 km
  • Chata Polska0.6 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.5 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.2 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.3 km
  • Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club1.0 km
  • The Queen's Head0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.3 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.8 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.8 km
  • Artisan Spice0.1 km
  • Just Grills0.3 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.7 km
  • Bakes & Shakes0.3 km
  • Chopstix0.2 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.7 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
  • Southcrest Hotel0.9 km
  • Abberley Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.3 km
  • Alvechurch5.0 km
  • Barnt Green7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Way0.1 km
  • Station Way Top0.1 km
  • Station Way Top0.2 km
  • Evesham Street0.2 km
  • Evesham Street0.2 km