Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

MILLWARD PLACE, B97 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLWARD PLACE, B97 4AY.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

home £172,563 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour58
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.6 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.7 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.0 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

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

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

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