Postcode B97 5LY is located in an urban city, within the Astwood Bank & Feckenham ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Crabbs Cross area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crabbs Cross is £58,656 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Crabbs Cross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Crabbs Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crabbs Cross is £58,656 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B97 5LY.
Crabbs Cross near B97 5LY 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £296,250 in Astwood Bank & Feckenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,370,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £313,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astwood Bank & Feckenham
In the B97 5LY postcode area, located within Crabbs Cross, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Birchfield Road, Redditch, B97 5JA | Walking directions to Co-op |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.