B97 4EQ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B97 4EQ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4EQ are sourced from Output Area E00164436 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B97 4EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4EQ.
391
37
£ 44,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4EQ 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 4EQ 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 4EQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B97 4EQ are high at 164 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
Birchensale Middle School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Luke's CofE First School
St Stephen's CofE First School
Holyoakes Field First School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Wickes0.7 km
- Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence0.8 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.3 km
- Omega Therapies0.9 km
- Primark0.1 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.6 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
- Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.7 km
- Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Justgrills0.5 km
- Mickys Chippy1.0 km
- Redditch Pizza1.0 km
- Artisan Spice0.4 km
- Just Grills0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.9 km
- Bakes & Shakes0.2 km
- Chopstix0.1 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.4 km
- Eurest Services At Asda0.9 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Appletree West House0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- Abberley Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.1 km
- Alvechurch4.8 km
- Barnt Green7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B974EQ · Data under Open Government Licence