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B97 4JJ

Mount Pleasant

Central

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Overview

Postcode B97 4JJ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Southcrest area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcrest is £46,116 per year. The nearest station is Redditch, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Southcrest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Southcrest has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Southcrest is £46,116 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B97 4JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southcrest near B97 4JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B97 4JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Redditch

N/A

Walking directions to Redditch

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,830.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.36(-24%)
Shoplifting
20.66(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.94(+67%)
Public order
7.61(+26%)
Vehicle crime
7.07(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
61.24%
Other White
59
19.22%
Pakistani
17
5.54%
Indian
13
4.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.28%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.77%
No qualifications
56
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
37.66%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.57%
Owns outright
19
12.34%
Other social rented
19
12.34%
Social rents from council
10
6.49%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Central

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £275K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£383,000£304
Semi-Detached34£237,250£259
Terraced30£202,500£231
Flats29£130,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,950£114,000£188,000£136,850
2017£312,500£112,500£216,000£162,500
2018£334,995£98,000£210,000£177,500
2019£304,995£118,000£233,500£162,000
2020£365,000£101,000£225,000£155,000
2021£325,000£126,750£232,500£170,000
2022£405,000£129,000£245,000£187,750
2023£345,000£125,750£239,875£193,000
2024£365,000£120,000£262,500£189,345
2025£385,000£132,500£262,000£220,000
2026£392,000£128,500£225,000£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£195£188£157
2017£241£188£199£164
2018£261£201£224£190
2019£273£209£224£172
2020£265£209£201£173
2021£262£201£225£187
2022£297£202£233£218
2023£291£212£252£205
2024£292£228£279£198
2025£293£225£252£230
2026£300£201£259£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026143, Mount Pleasant, Redditch, B97 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
16 Jun 2025141, Mount Pleasant, Redditch, B97 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500
02 Feb 20269, Coupe Court, The Mayfields, Redditch, B98 7FWFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 Apr 20255, Ivor Road, Redditch, B97 4PFDetachedFreehold£230,000
30 Apr 202692, Mount Pleasant, Redditch, B97 4JHDetachedFreehold£277,000

Schools

In the B97 4JJ postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B97 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE First SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE First SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 mi16 plusHeart of Worcestershire CollegeFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B97 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMount Pleasant Post Office and StoreIvor Road, Redditch, B97 4JJWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store
0.4 miYour Coop Food125-127 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JXWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miAl-warisIpsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AZWalking directions to Al-waris
0.5 miFarmfoodsStation Way, Redditch, B97 4EQWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAsdaJinnah Road, Redditch, B98 7ERWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,816
Band H£4,579

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B97 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Slim

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bloore

Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRedditchE07000236
Parliamentary ConstituencyRedditchE14001441
WardCentralE05015617
ParishRedditch, unparished areaE43000152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SouthcrestE02006726
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redditch 006AE01032236
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B97 4JJ

Is B97 4JJ (Southcrest) safe?

The area around B97 4JJ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B97 4JJ?

The median sale price around B97 4JJ in Southcrest is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B97 4JJ?

There are 11 schools close to B97 4JJ, including St Luke's CofE First School (Requires improvement), St Luke's CofE First School and Heart of Worcestershire College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B97 4JJ?

The closest station to B97 4JJ is Redditch, about 831 m away.

How deprived is the area around B97 4JJ?

B97 4JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B97 4JJ (Southcrest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Redditch covering B97 4JJ is Chris Bloore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Slim (Labour Party).