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B97

REDDITCH

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B97 is the postcode district for REDDITCH, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £293,055
1yr change ▲ 6.8%
Crime 1% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£293,055

▲ 6.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

80.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£281K £286K £291K £296K £300K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

0

Good

2

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 B97 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B9

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B97 REDDITCH

What is the average house price in B97 REDDITCH?
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 REDDITCH 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 is the population of B97 REDDITCH?
The population of B97 (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 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 are schools like in B97 REDDITCH?
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.

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