Postcode B97 5BT is located in an urban city, within the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Webheath area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Webheath is £55,942 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Webheath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Webheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Webheath is £55,942 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B97 5BT.
Webheath near B97 5BT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £732,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £383,750 |
| Flats | 4 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £289,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw
In the B97 5BT postcode area, located within Webheath, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 5BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | 125-127 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B97 5BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Eacock
Headless Cross & Oakenshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Bloore
Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.