B97 Postcode District
B97 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Redditch Post town in Worcestershire
The B97 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B97 has a population of 35,082 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 13.25 square miles (34.33 square kilometres or 8,483.13 acres).
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District overview
In the B97 postcode district in Worcestershire, the primary settlement is Redditch. Other significant settlements in the district include Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Banks Green, Bentley, Callow Hill, Elcocks Brook, Ham Green, Headless Cross, Hunt End, Upper Bentley, and Webheath. The most significant post town in the district is Redditch.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B97 4, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B97 5, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B97 6, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B97 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is REDDITCH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Redditch District (B) (782 postal codes), and finally, the Bromsgrove District area (33 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove | 4.50 | NW |
| Alcester | 7.22 | SE |
| Droitwich Spa | 7.60 | WSW |
| Henley-in-Arden | 8.18 | E |
| Halesowen | 11.42 | NNW |
| Solihull | 11.50 | NE |
| Blackheath | 12.66 | NNW |
| Worcester | 12.77 | SW |
| Birmingham | 12.93 | NNE |
| Stourbridge | 13.07 | NNW |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 13.27 | WNW |
| Rowley Regis | 13.28 | NNW |
| Kidderminster | 13.28 | WNW |
| Brierley Hill | 13.33 | NNW |
| Smethwick | 13.38 | N |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 13.43 | ESE |
| Pershore | 13.56 | SSW |
| Evesham | 14.19 | S |
| Oldbury | 14.48 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 840
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 225 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 6 | 223 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 4 | 151 |
| Callow Hill | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 25 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 23 |
| Webheath | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 21 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 4 | 16 |
| Webheath | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 16 |
| Headless Cross | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 15 |
| Headless Cross | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 14 |
| Hunt End | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 14 |
| Kingfisher Shopping Centre | REDDITCH | B97 4 | 12 |
| Kingfisher Shopping Centre | REDDITCH | B97 4 | 12 |
| Hunt End | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 11 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 9 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 9 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 6 |
| Upper Bentley | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 5 |
| Ham Green | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 4 |
| Elcocks Brook | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 4 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 4 | 4 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 6 | 4 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 3 |
| Ham Green | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 3 |
| Banks Green | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 2 |
| Callow Hill | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 2 |
| Bentley | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 2 |
| Callow Hill | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 1 |
| Bentley | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 1 |
| Upper Bentley | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 1 |
| Elcocks Brook | REDDITCH | B97 5 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B97 6 | 1 |
Street list for B97
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| KINGFISHER WALK | 283 |
| IZOD STREET | 258 |
| LAKESIDE | 212 |
| FISHING LINE ROAD | 190 |
| MARKET PLACE | 172 |
| WILLOW WAY | 171 |
| WILLOW WAY | 171 |
| EVESHAM WALK | 148 |
| EVESHAM ROAD A441 | 145 |
| EVESHAM ROAD A441 | 145 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3072 |
| Shoplifting | 792 |
| Public order | 535 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 496 |
| Other theft | 394 |
| Vehicle crime | 359 |
| Burglary | 259 |
| Other crime | 191 |
| Drugs | 145 |
| Possession of weapons | 96 |
| Robbery | 68 |
| Theft from the person | 40 |
| Bicycle theft | 30 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVESHAM WALK | REDDITCH | 61 | B97 4ET | View map | |
| EVESHAM ROAD | REDDITCH | 37 | B97 5ES | View map | |
| KINGFISHER WALK | REDDITCH | 34 | B97 4EY | View map | |
| UNICORN HILL | REDDITCH | 32 | B97 4QR | View map | |
| MOUNT PLEASANT | REDDITCH | 20 | B97 4JE | View map | |
| WALFORD WALK | REDDITCH | 14 | B97 4HJ | View map | |
| KINGFISHER CENTRE | REDDITCH | 13 | B97 4EQ | View map | |
| NEW WALK | REDDITCH | 12 | B97 4YP | View map | |
| BIRCHFIELD ROAD | REDDITCH | 10 | B97 4LE | View map | |
| BATCHLEY ROAD | REDDITCH | 9 | B97 6JB | View map | |
| CHURCH GREEN WEST | REDDITCH | 9 | B97 4DY | View map | |
| KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE | REDDITCH | 8 | B97 4EQ | View map | |
| PARK WALK | REDDITCH | 8 | B97 4HD | View map | |
| MASON ROAD | REDDITCH | 7 | B97 5DQ | View map | |
| POPLAR ROAD | REDDITCH | 7 | B97 6NY | View map | |
| HEWELL ROAD | REDDITCH | 6 | B97 6AY | View map |
Schools in the district
St Luke's CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plymouth Road North , Southcrest , Redditch
Postcode: B97 4NU
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Baker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Feckenham Road , Headless Cross , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5AQ
Headteacher: Ms Caroline Lowe (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Vaynor First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tennyson Road , Headless Cross , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5BL
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Colcombe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crabbs Cross Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5JH
Headteacher: Mrs Sallyanne Dunstan
Ofsted rating: Good
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stonepits Lane , Hunt End , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5LX
Headteacher: Mr Luke Payton (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Webheath Academy Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Downsell Road , Webheath , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Janine Burton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Downsell Road , Webheath , Redditch
Postcode: B97 5RR
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Woods (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holyoakes Field First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cookridge Close , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6HF
Headteacher: Mrs Tasnim Koser (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holyoakes Field First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridge Street , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6HH
Headteacher: Mrs Carol Newton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Birchensale Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Bridley Moor Road , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6HT
Headteacher: Mr Tim Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Birchensale Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Bridley Moor Road , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6HT
Headteacher: Mrs Emma James (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Batchley First and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6PD
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Downes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Pitcheroak School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Willow Way , Batchley , Redditch
Postcode: B97 6PQ
Headteacher: Ms Sheila Holden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Orthodontics | 343 BIRCHFIELD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4NE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kingfisher Dental Surgery | 272 EVESHAM ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5EP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Headless Cross Dental Practice | 3-5 BIRCHFIELD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4LB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Redditch Smile Care | 53 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4RH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Red House Dental Clinic | THE RED HOUSE, PROSPECT HILL, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4BG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Tynsall Avenue (dental Surgery) | 11 TYNSALL AVENUE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5SF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery | EVESHAM ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5JB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Time For Teeth Hmp Hewell | HEWELL LANE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 6QS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Smallwood Dental Clinic | SMALLWOOD HOUSE, CHURCH GREEN WEST, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4BD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | T/a Redditch Smile Centre | GROUND FLOOR, 53 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4RH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Stephen's Medical Partnership | ST. STEPHENS SURGERY, ADELAIDE STREET, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 595600 |
| 2 | Elgar House | CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 69261 |
| 3 | The Dow Surgery | WILLIAM STREET, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 62285 |
| 4 | Hillview Medical Centre | 60 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4RN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 66511 |
| 5 | The Bridge Surgery | 8 EVESHAM ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4LA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 555600 |
| 6 | Crabbs Cross Medical Centre | THE MEDICAL CENTRE, 39 KENILWORTH CLOSE, CRABBS CROSS, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5JX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 402149 |
| 7 | Crabbs Cross Surgery | 1 KENILWORTH CLOSE, CRABBS CROSS, REDDITCH, B97 5JX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 544610 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | UNIT 1-4, KINGFISHER WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4EY | PHARMACY | Call 01527 68166 |
| 2 | Knights Headless Cross Pharmacy | 65 EVESHAM ROAD, HEADLESS CROSS, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4JX | PHARMACY | Call 01527 545194 |
| 3 | Hillview Pharmacy | 60 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4RN | PHARMACY | Call 01527 591737 |
| 4 | County Pharmacy | 13-15 CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AB | PHARMACY | Call 01527 591501 |
| 5 | Knights Crabbs Cross Pharmacy | 434 EVESHAM ROAD, CRABBS CROSS, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5JB | PHARMACY | Call 01527 402146 |
| 6 | Apollo Pharmacy | 15 WILLIAM STREET, REDDITCH, B97 4AJ | PHARMACY | Call 01527 592109 |
| 7 | Elgar House Pharmacy | ELGAR HOUSE SURGERY, CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4AB | PHARMACY | Call 01527 64337 |
| 8 | Church Green Pharmacy | 7 CHURCH GREEN WEST, REDDITCH, B97 4DU | PHARMACY | Call 01527 62431 |
| 9 | Church Road Pharmacy | ELGAR HOUSE SURGERY, CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4AB | PHARMACY | Call 01527 64337 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (redditch) | 13 NEW WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4YP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (redditch) | UNIT 7, NEW WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4YP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Eyedeals Direct | 9 EVESHAM WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4ET | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Boots Opticians (redditch) | 7 KINGFISHER WALK, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4EY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Bainbridge Optometrists Ltd | UNIT 14, KINGFISHER WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, B97 4EY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Specsavers - Redditch Alvechurch | SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS, ABBEY TRADING CENTRE, ALVECHURCH HIGHWAY, REDDITCH, B97 6RF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Red Carpet Spex Ltd | 3A TARDEBIGGE COURT, HEWELL LANE, REDDITCH, B97 6QW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £407,682 | 185 | £403,496 | 186 | £396,348 | 172 | £403,577 | 193 |
| Semi-detached | £270,494 | 176 | £262,273 | 201 | £270,302 | 177 | £256,357 | 167 |
| Terraced | £225,041 | 117 | £213,286 | 129 | £210,715 | 112 | £211,822 | 117 |
| Flats | £130,684 | 63 | £127,115 | 89 | £125,897 | 76 | £133,735 | 77 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Redditch
CRS Code: RDC
Operator: WM
Line: Bristol to Brimingham Line
Company:
Accessible motorway junctions
M42 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.76
Average Driving Distance: 5.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 810
M42 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.09
Average Driving Distance: 7.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 810
M42 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.49
Average Driving Distance: 7.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 799
M5 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.87
Average Driving Distance: 8.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 289
M5 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.40
Average Driving Distance: 10.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 250
M40 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.57
Average Driving Distance: 13.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B97 4 | Redditch Delivery Office |
| B97 5 | Redditch Delivery Office |
| B97 6 | Redditch Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 9 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 9 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the B97 postal code is REDDITCH followed by Callow Hill, and Kingfisher Shopping Centre.
The B97 Postcode shares a border with B60 (BROMSGROVE, Stoke Prior, Marlbrook), B96 (Astwood Bank, Feckenham, Sambourne), B98 (REDDITCH, Beoley, Moons Moat North Industrial Estate) and B48 (Alvechurch, Portway).
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