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Redditch Town & Abbeydale

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About

Redditch Town Centre is a modern retail and commercial hub, anchored by the Kingfisher Shopping Centre. The area's layout, with its network of pedestrianised walkways and underpasses, reflects its post-war New Town design. This central zone provides essential services, council offices, and a bus station, functioning as the primary administrative and shopping destination for the wider borough.

Adjacent to the south lies Abbeydale, a primarily residential district characterised by estates of terraced and semi-detached homes from the mid-20th century. The area is bordered by the Arrow Valley Country Park, offering extensive green space with lakes and walking paths. A local landmark is the Abbey Stadium, home to Redditch United Football Club, which sits near the historic but largely obscured course of the River Arrow.

Area overview

On average Redditch Town & Abbeydale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £40,075 per year. The median sale price in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £187,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,500 and £225,000. There are 2 schools in Redditch Town & Abbeydale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Redditch Town & Abbeydale is home to around 7,020 people, with a population density of about 3,263.3 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redditch Town & Abbeydale Population
7,020
Population density
3,263.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.7(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.61(+249%)
Shoplifting
27.92(+221%)
Public order
18.95(+213%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.53(+86%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,660
52.17%
Pakistani
1,359
19.37%
Other White
1,049
14.95%
Indian
162
2.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
129
1.84%
Total population: 7,015

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,574
28.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,199
21.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
780
14.09%
Level 3 (A level)
773
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,537

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
792
28.41%
Owns with a mortgage
632
22.67%
Social rents from council
592
21.23%
Owns outright
456
16.36%
Other social rented
237
8.5%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Redditch Town & Abbeydale

Median price: £187,000
Price per sq ft: £218
Sales (last 12 months): 43
Typical range (middle 50%): £156K – £225K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Redditch Town & Abbeydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redditch Town & Abbeydale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£290,000£241
Semi-Detached11£240,000£248
Terraced19£187,000£199
Flats10£124,050£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redditch Town & Abbeydale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redditch Town & Abbeydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£120,000£145,000£130,000
2017£277,000£102,500£147,475£141,000
2018£289,500£96,950£170,000£147,475
2019£242,000£135,958£167,000£145,000
2020£236,500£110,750£189,500£148,000
2021£297,500£129,750£172,000£160,000
2022£339,000£127,000£215,000£180,000
2023£344,800£125,750£223,000£185,000
2024£322,500£130,000£222,250£173,500
2025£325,000£130,000£190,000£183,250
2026£290,000£121,000£240,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redditch Town & Abbeydale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redditch Town & Abbeydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£200£171£155
2017£198£173£159£156
2018£209£203£198£161
2019£204£281£202£160
2020£215£217£181£176
2021£228£183£225£173
2022£332£186£213£204
2023£224£192£260£198
2024£276£213£248£189
2025£260£236£249£202
2026£216£155£248£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redditch Town & Abbeydale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redditch Town & Abbeydale 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.