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B96

REDDITCH

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B96 covers REDDITCH in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £468,064
1yr change ▼ 1.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£468,064

▼ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

63% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

175 Mbps

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.

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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

£419K £439K £458K £478K £497K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

87,847

Population

62

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.

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175.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

37%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B9

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 about B96 REDDITCH

What is the average house price in B96 REDDITCH?
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 REDDITCH 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 is the population of B96 REDDITCH?
The population of B96 (REDDITCH) is approximately 87,847 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B96 REDDITCH?
There are 4 schools in or near B96. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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