Area360 logo

Find postcode

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

Interactive map displaying Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

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 moderate 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 2 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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £732,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached43£380,000£3,586
Flats6£132,500£2,791
Semi-Detached56£289,000£3,510
Terraced27£187,500£3,143

10 years median price trend in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw.

All postcodes in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

B975DT

Mason Road

B987YY

Mercot Close

B974NS

Eadie Mews

B987XZ

Mickleton Close

B987PW

Ellerdene Close

B987XF

Whitchurch Close

B975BN

Tennyson Road

B987YW

Stoneleigh Close

B987XP

Paddock Lane

B974LB

Birchfield Road

B975AH

Feckenham Road

B975EJ

Evesham Road

B987YJ

Coldfield Drive

B975DD

The Rough

B974LA

Evesham Road

B975DQ

Mason Road

B987YS

Kempsford Close

B975DF

Mason Close

B975AB

The Meadway

B975AR

Feckenham Road

B975EN

Evesham Road

B987YL

Rockford Close

B974LJ

Rectory Road

B987UE

Ivyleaf Close

B975AF

The Meadway

B987TF

Batsford Close

B975DP

Malvern Road

B987YA

Mickleton Close

B975EW

Evesham Road

B987NX

Atworth Close

B975HE

Jubilee Avenue

B974NP

Plymouth Close

B975DG

Mason Road

B987WA

Whetstone Street

B987YX

Mercot Close

B974NA

Birchfield Road

B974LD

Birchfield Road

B975EU

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

B975AG

Feckenham Road

B975BU

Feckenham Road

B974LX

Birchfield Road

B975EH

Highfield Road

B974LU

Birchfield Road

B987ST

Clews Road

B987YN

Welford Close

B974NR

Plymouth Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.