B97 4HL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B97 4HL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.
Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B97 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B97 4HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B97 4HL.
434
32
£ 37,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B97 4HL 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 4HL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4HL. The average age is 31.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near B97 4HL are high at 184 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 Bede's Catholic Middle School
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Holyoakes Field First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Wickes0.6 km
- Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.3 km
- Omega Therapies0.9 km
- Primark0.1 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.6 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.4 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.3 km
- Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.8 km
- Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 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
39 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.8 km
- Bakes & Shakes0.2 km
- Chopstix0.1 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.4 km
- Eurest Services At Asda0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Appletree West House0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- Southcrest Hotel1.0 km
- Abberley Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.1 km
- Alvechurch4.9 km
- Barnt Green7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.0 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.1 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.1 km
- Redditch Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B974HL · Data under Open Government Licence