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Redditch

About

Redditch is a town and district in Worcestershire, part of the West Midlands region. It lies approximately 15 miles south of Birmingham and is known for its planned town center, developed in the 1960s. The area includes historic villages like Astwood Bank and Headless Cross, blending modern infrastructure with rural surroundings. Redditch is home to the Arrow Valley Country Park, a large green space with lakes and walking trails.

The district has strong transport links, including the A441 and A448 roads, and a railway station connecting to Birmingham and other nearby cities. Redditch was historically a center for needle and fishing tackle manufacturing, with remnants of this industry still visible. The Kingfisher Shopping Centre serves as a retail hub, while local markets offer fresh produce. The area provides a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces, catering to both urban and suburban lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Redditch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Redditch is £44,183 per year. There are 37 schools in Redditch: 20 primary (0 Outstanding and 13 Good) and 5 secondary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Redditch Population

87,036

Population density

1,604.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 798 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Redditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,550 up to £1,370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redditch over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	240	£386,000	£260,000	£332,625	£450,000	£682,900
Flats	83	£130,000	£76,900	£115,000	£146,000	£170,000
Semi-Detached	236	£251,750	£170,000	£220,000	£290,500	£354,000
Terraced	239	£200,000	£139,250	£180,000	£232,725	£280,500

10 years median price trend in Redditch

All wards in Redditch

Astwood Bank & Feckenham

Batchley & Brockhill

Central

Greenlands & Lakeside

Headless Cross & Oakenshaw

Matchborough & Woodrow

North

Webheath & Callow Hill

Winyates

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail