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Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

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About

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward lies on the southern edge of Redditch. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraces to more modern estates. Local shops and services are concentrated along Evesham Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Oakenshaw, characterised by its own local centre and community facilities.

The geography is defined by several green spaces, including the sizable Morton Stanley Park to the north. A notable local landmark is the Headless Cross itself, a historic stone monument at a major junction. Recreational areas like the Pitchcroff Road playing fields provide sports facilities. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban character, separate from the main town centre's bustle.

Area overview

On average Headless Cross & Oakenshaw has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw is £51,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £368K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £732,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£375,000£336
Semi-Detached61£282,000£327
Terraced27£195,000£282
Flats6£141,250£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,950£97,250£197,500£136,500
2017£255,500£110,000£188,125£155,500
2018£294,000£111,500£212,500£168,500
2019£296,250£132,500£217,750£170,000
2020£315,000£113,000£229,500£162,000
2021£328,500£110,000£235,000£170,000
2022£365,000£133,500£260,000£192,000
2023£361,250£134,500£280,000£194,000
2024£360,000£135,250£270,000£195,000
2025£369,000£142,000£288,000£190,000
2026£385,000£136,250£270,000£196,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£199£209£172
2017£245£203£241£222
2018£261£248£264£228
2019£271£267£269£254
2020£275£211£277£211
2021£291£186£276£236
2022£333£251£317£257
2023£312£255£327£213
2024£322£246£320£270
2025£324£245£329£279
2026£316£239£323£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headless Cross & Oakenshaw in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redditch district.

Band A£1,642
Band B£1,916
Band C£2,189
Band D£2,463
Band E£3,010
Band F£3,558
Band G£4,105
Band H£4,926

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward.

Local councillors

Susan Eacock

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

What is the average house price in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw?

The median sale price in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw is £290,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw?

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Headless Cross & Oakenshaw?

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw sits around rank 21,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw?

The average household income in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw is around £51,000 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Headless Cross & Oakenshaw?

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw is represented by 1 elected councillor: Susan Eacock (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

B975HB

Jubilee Avenue

B975FS

Evesham Road

B975DH

Malvern Road

B975BP

Harrison Road

B975AP

Feckenham Road

B987UD

Ivyleaf Close

B975BE

Shelley Close

B987XU

Painswick Close

B975BD

Hamilton Road

B987YE

Outwood Close

B975UF

Byron Road

B975EA

Bredon View

B987QH

Northside Close

B987XT

Paddock Lane

B974LT

Birchfield Road

B987TN

Fernwood Close

B975AE

The Meadway

B987YD

Rosehall Close

B975DW

Mason Road

B975BB

Chapel Street

B987WB

Edgefield Close

B975DN

Ipsley Croft

B975ET

Hanover Court

B987YF

Peterbrook Close

B975DB

Malvern Road

B974LE

Birchfield Road

B975HD

Clent Avenue

B975BL

Tennyson Road

B987YB

Castleditch Lane

B987SZ

Rockford Close

B987XY

Mickleton Close

B975DR

Malvern Road

B987TE

Nine Days Lane

B987XS

Mitcheldean Close

B987YQ

Oakham Close

B975BQ

Milton Close

B975HN

Longfellow Close

B987YT

Lineholt Close

B975BJ

Tennyson Road

B987YG

Oakham Close

B975DX

Mason Road

B975HF

Jubilee Avenue

B987YZ

Towbury Close

B975AL

Feckenham Road

B987XG

Patch Lane

B974LL

Rectory Road

B987UF

Ettingley Close

B975ES

Evesham Road

B975DU

Mason Road

B975DS

Mason Road

B974LG

Rectory Road

B987YP

Perryfields Close

B975EP

Evesham Road

B975DY

Wilson Close

B975BH

Wordsworth Avenue

B975HH

Clent Avenue

B975BG

Wordsworth Avenue

B975GJ

Elgar Close

B975AN

Marlpit Lane

B975BS

Burns Close

B987RU

Alcester Highway

B974LH

Birchfield Road

B987XQ

Yarningale Close

B987YU

Lineholt Close

B987XX

Mickleton Close

B975AA

Charles Street

B987XR

Ladbrook Close

B975DJ

Malvern Road

B987XW

Guinness Close

B975BT

Coleridge Close

B975DL

Vaynor Drive

B975AD

The Meadway

B975HA

Jubilee Avenue

B974LQ

Rectory Road

B987XE

Patch Lane

B975ER

Evesham Road

B974LF

Stonehouse Close

B974JX

Evesham Road

B975BW

Scott Road

B975EB

Byron Road

B975DA

Mason Road

B975HW

Longfellow Close

B987XL

High Trees Close

B975EL

Highfield Avenue

B987XJ

High Trees Close

B975AJ

Feckenham Road

B975EX

The Folly

B987TG

Cornwell Close

B987WX

Underhill Close

B987TQ

Danzey Close

B987XN

Guinness Close

B975DE

Mason Road

B987UW

Oakdale Close

B987WY

Grangers Lane

B974LP

Rookery Close

B987YR

Newton Close

B975FP

Rochester Close

B987YH

Pheasant Lane

B975AS

Feckenham Road

B975AQ

Feckenham Road