Postcode B97 4LB is located in an urban city, within the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakenshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oakenshaw is £42,800 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Oakenshaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Oakenshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oakenshaw is £42,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B97 4LB.
Oakenshaw near B97 4LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £289,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £188,750 |
10 year median price trend in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw
In the B97 4LB postcode area, located within Oakenshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | 125-127 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.5 mi | Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store | Ivor Road, Redditch, B97 4JJ | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.