B97 4BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Abbey Road, 0.3km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B97 4BP represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00171589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, B97 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, B97 4BP.
261
42
£ 37,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4BP 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 4BP 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. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £243k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4BP. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 218,500
10 sales · Mean £ 224,300
Terraced
£ 196,500
3 sales · Mean £ 226,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B97 4BP are high at 163 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
Birchensale Middle School
Holyoakes Field First School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Pitcheroak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Wickes0.7 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.3 km
- Omega Therapies0.7 km
- Primark0.5 km
- T.K.Maxx0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.3 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.6 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
- Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.7 km
- The Queen's Head0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Justgrills0.7 km
- Mickys Chippy0.9 km
- Redditch Pizza0.9 km
- Artisan Spice0.7 km
- Just Grills0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bakes & Shakes0.3 km
- Chopstix0.4 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.5 km
- 360 Play Redditch0.5 km
- Coffee#10.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.5 km
- Alvechurch4.4 km
- Barnt Green6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clive Road- Hewell Road0.2 km
- Clive Road- Hewell Road0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Fishing Line Road0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B974BP · Data under Open Government Licence