B96 — REDDITCH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B96

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B96 is £468,064, which is 40% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B96 cost 63.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B96 have fallen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£595,676	105
Semi-detached	£356,918	42
Terraced	£286,803	33
Flat	£152,650	23
All types	£468,064	227

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B96

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B96 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B96

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B96 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Astwood Bank Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Feckenham CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ridgeway Secondary School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Chestnut Place	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

87,847

Population

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

34.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B96 are 175.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 63% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

175.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B96 is collected by Redditch. The Band D rate is £2,087/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B96 — REDDITCH

Area Summary

B96 (REDDITCH) offers above-average property prices (£468,064, 63% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (175 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B96?

The average house price in B96 (REDDITCH) is £468,064, based on 227 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 63% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.3% over the past year.

Is B96 a safe area to live?

Crime in B96 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B96?

There are 4 schools in or near B96. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B96?

Council tax in B96 is collected by Redditch. The Band D rate is £2,087 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B96?

The average broadband download speed in B96 is 175 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 37%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B96 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in B96 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 87,847.