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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)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £369K

Based on 141 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-Detached59£278,000£325
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

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