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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 37 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
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
33.96(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.48(+27%)
Shoplifting
7.41(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(-6%)
Public order
6.02(-1%)
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

Based on 858 recent sales, the median property price is £253,750 in Redditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,550 up to £1,370,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Redditch in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached262£385,000
Flats85£130,000
Semi-Detached256£260,000
Terraced255£205,000

10 years median price trend in Redditch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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: 01/01/2026.