Postcode B97 9WB 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 high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Riverside & Church Hill North is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Riverside & Church Hill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Riverside & Church Hill North is £49,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from B97 9WB.
Riverside & Church Hill North near B97 9WB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the B97 9WB postcode area, located within Riverside & Church Hill North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B97 9WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Abbey Trading Centre, Redditch, B97 6RF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Church Green Convenience Store | Church Green West, Redditch, B97 4EA | Walking directions to Church Green Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 3 Redditch Ringway, Redditch, B97 4HL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Gibbs Road, Redditch, B98 8JE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.