Postcode B97 4RU is located in an urban city, within the Batchley & Brockhill 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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 4RU.
Southcrest near B97 4RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Batchley & Brockhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £353,475 |
| Flats | 6 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £246,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £244,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batchley & Brockhill
In the B97 4RU postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Station Way, Redditch, B97 4EQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Batchley Road, Redditch, B97 6JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store | Ivor Road, Redditch, B97 4JJ | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Willow Way, Redditch, B97 6PH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.