Postcode B97 4RE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southcrest is £44,200 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southcrest has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Southcrest has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Southcrest is £44,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B97 4RE.
Southcrest near B97 4RE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £386,750 |
| Flats | 21 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the B97 4RE postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Station Way, Redditch, B97 4EQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Church Green Convenience Store | Church Green West, Redditch, B97 4EA | Walking directions to Church Green Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Al-waris | Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AZ | Walking directions to Al-waris |
| 0.4 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: 16/11/2025.