B97 — REDDITCH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B97

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B97 is £293,055, which is 12% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in B97 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in B97 have risen 6.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£403,271	526
Semi-detached	£267,583	540
Terraced	£214,542	346
Flat	£128,009	224
All types	£293,055	1706

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B97

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

B97 has a crime rate of 80.2 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B97

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B97 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Batchley First and Nursery School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
The Vaynor First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Webheath Academy Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Walkwood Church of England Middle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Crabbs Cross Academy	Primary	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 B97 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B97 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

B97 — REDDITCH

Area Summary

B97 (REDDITCH) offers property prices near the national average (£293,055), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£468K

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£319K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B97?

The average house price in B97 (REDDITCH) is £293,055, based on 1706 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.8% over the past year.

Is B97 a safe area to live?

Crime in B97 is close to the national average at 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B97?

There are 11 schools in or near B97. 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B97?

Council tax in B97 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 B97?

The average broadband download speed in B97 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B97 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in B97 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 87,847.