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B97 6SQ

Linthurst Crescent

Central

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Detailed insights for B97 6SQ

Overview

Postcode B97 6SQ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Riverside & Church Hill North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Riverside & Church Hill North is £55,501 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Riverside & Church Hill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Riverside & Church Hill North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.4%

Approximately 26.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Riverside & Church Hill North is £55,501 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from B97 6SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Riverside & Church Hill North near B97 6SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B97 6SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Redditch

N/A

Walking directions to Redditch

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
548
Population density
1,695.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.88(-38%)
Shoplifting
12.12(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.27(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-34%)
Other theft
5.7(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
417
76.37%
Pakistani
49
8.97%
Other White
27
4.95%
Indian
11
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.65%
Total population: 546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
25.59%
Level 3 (A level)
84
19.72%
No qualifications
83
19.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
65
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
29.17%
Owns outright
58
26.85%
Other social rented
51
23.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
8.33%
Shared ownership
15
6.94%
Total households: 216

Property prices in Central

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£380,000£3,044
Flats31£132,000£2,373
Semi-Detached32£236,250£2,674
Terraced28£207,500£2,473

10 year median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 6SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B97 6SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202610, Linthurst Crescent, Redditch, B97 6SQDetachedFreehold£447,500
01 Oct 20256, Linthurst Crescent, Redditch, B97 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Jun 202554, Linthurst Crescent, Redditch, B97 6SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 May 202523, Linthurst Crescent, Redditch, B97 6SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£140,000
17 Feb 202525, Linthurst Crescent, Redditch, B97 6SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£142,500

Schools

In the B97 6SQ postcode area, located within Riverside & Church Hill North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B97 6SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHolyoakes Field First SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE First SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableThe Forge Secondary Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 6SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B97 6SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBirmingham Road, Bromsgrove, B97 6RHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,816
Band H£4,579

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B97 6SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Slim

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bloore

Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRedditchE07000236
Parliamentary ConstituencyRedditchE14001441
WardCentralE05015617
ParishRedditch, unparished areaE43000152
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Riverside & Church Hill NorthE02006721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redditch 001AE01032226
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced2017-12-01

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Frequently asked questions about B97 6SQ

Is B97 6SQ (Riverside & Church Hill North) safe?

The area around B97 6SQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B97 6SQ?

The median sale price around B97 6SQ in Riverside & Church Hill North is £220,000 (about £2,578 per square metre) based on 112 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B97 6SQ?

There are 6 schools close to B97 6SQ, including Holyoakes Field First School (Good), St Stephen's CofE First School and The Forge Secondary Short Stay School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B97 6SQ?

The closest station to B97 6SQ is Redditch, about 1,471 m away.

How deprived is the area around B97 6SQ?

B97 6SQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.