B97 4EE is an active urban area on Oakly Road, 0.4km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B97 4EE offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00164436 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLY ROAD, B97 4EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLY ROAD, B97 4EE.
391
37
£ 44,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4EE 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.
Area Character
B97 4EE has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4EE. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
7 sales · Mean £ 139,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B97 4EE are high at 143 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 Luke's CofE First School
Birchensale Middle School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Oak Hill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Wickes0.7 km
- Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.4 km
- Primark0.2 km
- T.K.Maxx0.2 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.7 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
- Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.9 km
- Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Justgrills0.5 km
- Mickys Chippy1.0 km
- Redditch Pizza1.0 km
- Artisan Spice0.3 km
- Just Grills0.5 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.7 km
- Bakes & Shakes0.4 km
- Chopstix0.3 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.5 km
- Eurest Services At Asda0.7 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Appletree West House0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- Southcrest Hotel0.8 km
- Abberley Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.3 km
- Alvechurch5.0 km
- Barnt Green7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Evesham Street0.1 km
- Station Way Top0.1 km
- Evesham Street0.1 km
- Evesham Street0.1 km
- Plymouth Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B974EE · Data under Open Government Licence