B97 4BY is a well-regarded residential area on Prospect Hill, 0.5km from Bordesley 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00171587 (shared with 608 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BY.
550
36
£ 49,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B97 4BY's 56% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4BY. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 92,500
6 sales · Mean £ 105,000
Terraced
£ 161,250
2 sales · Mean £ 161,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B97 4BY is moderate at 87 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
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Holyoakes Field First School
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- Iceland0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 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 Piri0.5 km
- The Old Needleworks Cafe0.9 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.7 km
- Alvechurch4.4 km
- Barnt Green6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fishing Line Road0.1 km
- Fishing Line Road0.2 km
- Church Green0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Store0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B974BY · Data under Open Government Licence