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B97 4JN

Southcrest Gardens

Central

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Overview

Postcode B97 4JN 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Southcrest has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Southcrest has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from B97 4JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Southcrest near B97 4JN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B97 4JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Redditch

N/A

Walking directions to Redditch

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
2,265 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.08(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.66(+92%)
Vehicle crime
7.12(+9%)
Shoplifting
4.27(-51%)
Public order
3.56(-41%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
88.26%
Other White
11
5.16%
Irish
4
1.88%
Indian
2
0.94%
Pakistani
2
0.94%
Total population: 213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
32.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
15.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.29%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.33%
Owns outright
34
27.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.58%
Social rents from council
8
6.5%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

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 4JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 4JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202517, Southcrest Gardens, Redditch, B97 4JNFlatsLeasehold£132,500
28 Nov 202514, Southcrest Gardens, Redditch, B97 4JNFlatsLeasehold£120,000
06 Jun 202545, Southcrest Gardens, Redditch, B97 4JNFlatsLeasehold£138,000
14 Feb 20254, Southcrest Gardens, Redditch, B97 4JNFlatsLeasehold£130,000
18 Aug 202513, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JUTerracedFreehold£182,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B97 4JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE First SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE First SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryThe Vaynor First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B97 4JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miYour Coop Food125-127 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JXWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.2 miMount Pleasant Post Office and StoreIvor Road, Redditch, B97 4JJWalking directions to Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store

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 4JN, 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 006BE01032237
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B97 4JN

Is B97 4JN (Southcrest) safe?

The area around B97 4JN records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4JN?

The median sale price around B97 4JN 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 4JN?

There are 11 schools close to B97 4JN, including St Luke's CofE First School, St Luke's CofE First School (Requires improvement) and The Vaynor First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B97 4JN?

The closest station to B97 4JN is Redditch, about 1,195 m away.

How deprived is the area around B97 4JN?

B97 4JN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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