Postcode B97 4SN is located in an urban city, within the Batchley & Brockhill ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Batchley & Brockhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Batchley & Brockhill is £47,776 per year. The nearest station is Redditch, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is erwood close opening park.
Batchley & Brockhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Batchley & Brockhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Batchley & Brockhill is £47,776 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from B97 4SN.
Batchley & Brockhill near B97 4SN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | erwood close opening park | Small | Walking directions to erwood close opening park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Batchley & Brockhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £352,475 | £329 |
| Terraced | 17 | £260,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £259,000 | £296 |
| Flats | 4 | £135,000 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £104,975 | £184,500 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £262,000 | £121,500 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £282,000 | £120,000 | £214,500 | £200,000 |
| 2019 | £286,500 | £109,500 | £205,000 | £211,500 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £117,500 | £221,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £122,875 | £217,950 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £366,000 | £120,000 | £246,000 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £362,000 | £135,000 | £267,375 | £215,000 |
| 2024 | £371,859 | £160,000 | £240,250 | £228,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £117,500 | £261,250 | £242,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £266,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £168 | £195 | £189 |
| 2017 | £250 | £195 | £212 | £195 |
| 2018 | £262 | £218 | £246 | £241 |
| 2019 | £268 | £164 | £241 | £255 |
| 2020 | £276 | £171 | £236 | £248 |
| 2021 | £285 | £188 | £239 | £255 |
| 2022 | £327 | £208 | £269 | £275 |
| 2023 | £338 | £233 | £286 | £247 |
| 2024 | £324 | £222 | £276 | £252 |
| 2025 | £331 | £560 | £291 | £284 |
| 2026 | £329 | £269 | £300 | £289 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 4SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 2025 | 243, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SH | Terraced | Freehold | £166,666 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 257, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 271, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,500 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 267, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 23, Cherry Tree Walk, Redditch, B97 6PB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the B97 4SN postcode area, located within Batchley & Brockhill, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 4SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Willow Way, Redditch, B97 6PH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Biddles | Birchfield Road, Redditch, B97 4LW | Walking directions to Biddles |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 191 - 193 Batchley Road, Redditch, B97 6JB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Redditch district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B97 4SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Monk
Batchley & Brockhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Bloore
Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B97 4SN records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B97 4SN in Batchley & Brockhill is £272,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B97 4SN, including Batchley First and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Pitcheroak School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B97 4SN is Redditch, about 1,272 m away.
B97 4SN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Redditch covering B97 4SN is Chris Bloore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley Monk (Reform UK).