Living in B97, Redditch
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B97 in Redditch. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Redditch: £243,843, down 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B97
169 recorded home sales on the streets around central B97 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £70,041 to £650,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 FECKENHAM ROAD, B97 5AR | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 40 THE MEADWAY, B97 5AD | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 1 GREAT BARN LANE, B97 5XJ | detached | £295,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 207A BIRCHFIELD ROAD, B97 4LX | detached | £295,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 7 GREAT BARN LANE, B97 5XJ | detached | £352,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 8 FECKENHAM ROAD, B97 5AR | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-05-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE First School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Woodrow First School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Astwood Bank Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| St Luke's CofE First School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
13 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.3% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
269 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Redditch's figures.
Common questions about B97
What is the average house price in B97?
The average sold price in Redditch is £243,843 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B97?
Prices in Redditch are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B97?
The median of 169 recorded sales around central B97 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £70,041 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B97?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central B97, and 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B97?
269 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B97 at risk of flooding?
Central B97 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B97 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 62% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 269 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B97 safe?
269 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B97 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B97 or B98, B97 or B96, B97 or B80.
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