B97 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millward Place, 0.5km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00171589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLWARD PLACE, B97 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLWARD PLACE, B97 4AY.
261
42
£ 37,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B97 4AY is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4AY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 158,966
90 sales · Mean £ 158,976
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B97 4AY is above average at 92 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
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Holyoakes Field First School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Birchensale Middle School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Wickes0.7 km
- Al Waris Supermarket0.8 km
- Forge Mill Stores0.6 km
- Game Retail0.6 km
- La Stegaru0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.3 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.7 km
- Black Tap0.4 km
- Palace Theatre0.7 km
- Zinc & Popworld Redditch0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Justgrills0.8 km
- Mickys Chippy0.9 km
- Redditch Pizza0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Redditch0.7 km
- Brooklyn Mad Dog0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Building Bridges Community Centre0.4 km
- Lilaboti0.6 km
- Mezze Redditch0.5 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.4 km
- The Old Needleworks Cafe0.8 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.6 km
- Alvechurch4.4 km
- Barnt Green6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fishing Line Road0.1 km
- Fishing Line Road0.1 km
- Church Green0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Store0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B974AY · Data under Open Government Licence