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About

Redditch is a local government district in north-east Worcestershire, within the West Midlands region. The district is centred on the town of Redditch, which was designated a new town in 1964 and expanded to accommodate population growth. The built area combines a compact town centre with residential neighbourhoods framed by belts of public open space and woodland. Local governance is provided by Redditch Borough Council and the town retains light industry and business parks alongside retail and service sectors.

The town centre includes the Kingfisher Shopping Centre and pedestrianised streets leading to civic buildings and community facilities. Arrow Valley Country Park sits within the district and provides lakes, walking routes and sailing opportunities on the reservoir. Forge Mill Needle Museum, beside the river, interprets the area’s long association with water-powered needle manufacture and the wider needle and fishing tackle trades that once linked Redditch to global markets. Redditch railway station forms the southern terminus of the Cross-City Line, giving direct rail services into Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Redditch has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Redditch is £50,498 per year. There are 25 schools in Redditch: 20 primary (0 Outstanding and 13 Good) and 5 secondary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good). Redditch is home to around 87,036 people, with a population density of about 1,604.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redditch Population
87,036
Population density
1,604.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.33(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.81(+38%)
Shoplifting
7.16(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(-10%)
Public order
5.71(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71,742
82.43%
Other White
5,782
6.64%
Pakistani
3,148
3.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1,330
1.53%
Indian
1,042
1.2%
Total population: 87,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
18,162
25.85%
No qualifications
14,605
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
12,108
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11,026
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8,168
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 70,251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
12,184
33.49%
Owns outright
11,254
30.94%
Social rents from council
5,281
14.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,718
12.97%
Other social rented
2,050
5.64%
Total households: 36,378

Property prices in Redditch

Median price£256,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)905
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £335K

Based on 905 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Redditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,041 up to £875,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached260£382,500£332
Semi-Detached285£265,000£298
Terraced269£205,000£235
Flats91£132,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redditch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redditch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£110,725£185,000£146,000
2017£292,000£112,500£194,250£154,000
2018£307,500£113,000£205,000£161,000
2019£315,000£120,000£208,000£165,000
2020£320,000£116,500£219,000£168,000
2021£345,000£122,500£230,000£181,000
2022£375,000£134,000£250,000£195,000
2023£367,000£129,000£260,000£198,000
2024£380,000£127,000£250,000£197,750
2025£381,750£130,000£265,000£210,000
2026£392,000£130,000£252,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redditch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redditch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£192£205£166
2017£254£190£227£175
2018£264£200£239£189
2019£274£202£240£188
2020£281£194£246£200
2021£292£198£261£206
2022£327£216£275£228
2023£325£214£295£226
2024£319£223£292£222
2025£328£224£298£238
2026£327£232£290£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redditch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Redditch in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Redditch

Is Redditch safe?

Redditch records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Redditch?

The median sale price in Redditch is £256,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 905 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Redditch?

Redditch has 20 primary schools (13 Good) and 5 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Redditch?

Redditch scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Redditch sits around rank 16,134 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 Redditch?

The average household income in Redditch is around £50,498 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Redditch?

Redditch is represented in Parliament by Redditch: Chris Bloore (Labour Party).

B98 7UD

Ivyleaf Close

B80 7HD

Green Lane

B97 4AJ

Bates Hill

B80 7BH

Alcester Road

B98 9HE

Burnt Meadow Road

B98 9AY

Hedera Road

B96 6LW

Fishing Line Road

B98 0JH

Hopyard Lane

B98 7FX

Old Forge Drive

B98 7AS

Meir Road

B98 7BF

Union Street

B98 7EU

Holloway Lane

B97 6AD

Dixon Close

B97 5EH

Evesham Road

B98 7AA

Ipsley Street

B97 4BA

Mill Street

B98 0PR

Foxcote Close

B98 8NG

Brook Street

B97 4AH

Bromsgrove Road

B97 4EE

Oakly Road

B98 7AU

Old Forge Drive

B98 7AN

Old Forge Drive

B98 0JP

Lowlands Lane

B96 6AA

Evesham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.