B97 5RA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B97) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
Postal District. In our case B97.
Postal Sector. In our case B97 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RA.

The regional mail center for the post area B is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the B97 5RA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is REDDITCH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the B97 5RA postcode have the street address of Downsell Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B97 5RA postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!

It is situated within the post town of REDDITCH within the old postal county of Worcestershire.

B97 5RA is within the town of Redditch.

The B97 5RA postcode area is composed of 95.65% residential properties, 4.35% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in B97 5RA are flats. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, detached, semi-detached and enclosed end-terraced.

Most properties in B97 5RA are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	95.65%
Commercial	4.35%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for B97 5RA

The telephone area code for B97 5RA is 01527 Redditch.

Map Coordinates for B97 5RA

Latitude	52.2988624111
Longitude	-1.97168317269

Ordnance Survey Maps for B97 5RA

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from B97 5RA © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for B97 5RA

Tue 23rd Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	8.00%	N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	5.00%	N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	8.00%	NE 7 mph

Wed 24th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	8.00%	N 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	8.00%	N 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	10.00%	NNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	10.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 7 mph

Thu 25th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	NNE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	8.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	3.00%	E 7 mph

Fri 26th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	5.00%	ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	8.00%	E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	9.00%	NNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	10.00%	E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	NE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	10.00%	ESE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B97 5RA Postcode?

Download Speeds For B97 5RA

Average Mbps	32.000
Median Mbps	32.400
Maximum Mbps	58.770

B97 5RA has an average download speed of 32 Megabits per second (Mbps).

823 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

9% of postcodes (104,249) have slower broadband speeds.

91% of postcodes (1,079,569) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For B97 5RA

Average Mbps	9.500
Median Mbps	8.200
Maximum Mbps	20.000

B97 5RA has an average upload speed of 9.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,247 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

21% of postcodes (248,972) have slower upload speeds.

79% of postcodes (930,422) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of B97 5RA Postcode

England Primary Schools

Woodrow First School

Address: Woodrow First School, Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ

Distance: 2.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527527619

Oak Hill First School

Address: Oak Hill First School, Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU

Distance: 1.90 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527528523

St Luke's CofE First School

Address: St Luke's CofE First School, Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527541219

Holyoakes Field First School

Address: Holyoakes Field First School, Bridge Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HH

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact:

The Vaynor First School

Address: The Vaynor First School, Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527543187

Crabbs Cross Academy

Address: Crabbs Cross Academy, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JH

Distance: 1.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527543624

Batchley First and Nursery School

Address: Batchley First and Nursery School, Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PD

Distance: 0.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 0152762926

Webheath Academy Primary School

Address: Webheath Academy Primary School, Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ

Distance: 0.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527544820

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School

Address: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School, Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RR

Distance: 0.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527546398

Holyoakes Field First School

Address: Holyoakes Field First School, Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF

Distance: 1.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 0152762928

Tardebigge CofE First School

Address: Tardebigge CofE First School, Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH

Distance: 2.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527872886

England Higher Schools

Heart of Worcestershire College

Address: Heart of Worcestershire College, Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW

Distance: 1.53 miles

School Website

Contact: 08448802500

England Secondary Schools

Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Address: Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre, Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB

Distance: 1.66 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527585859

Woodfield Academy

Address: Woodfield Academy, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH

Distance: 2.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527527081

Walkwood Church of England Middle School

Address: Walkwood Church of England Middle School, Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ

Distance: 1.01 miles

School Website

Contact: 01527543361

Birchensale Middle School

Address: Birchensale Middle School, Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near B97 5RA

TYNSALL AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 11 TYNSALL AVENUE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5SF

Distance: 0.13 miles

Contact: :

PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS

Address: 343 BIRCHFIELD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4NE

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: :

OASIS DENTAL CARE

Address: 53 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4RH

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

HEADLESS CROSS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 3-5 BIRCHFIELD ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4LB

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

KINGFISHER DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 272 EVESHAM ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5EP

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

SMALLWOOD DENTAL CLINIC

Address: SMALLWOOD HOUSE, CHURCH GREEN WEST, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4BD

Distance: 1.44 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near B97 5RA

HILLVIEW PHARMACY

Address: HILLVIEW PHARMACY, 60 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4RN

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 591737

KNIGHTS HEADLESS CROSS PHARMACY

Address: 65 EVESHAM ROAD, HEADLESS CROSS, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4JX

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 545194

BOOTS

Address: UNIT 1-4, KINGFISHER WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4EY

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 68166

APOLLO PHARMACY

Address: 15 WILLIAM STREET, REDDITCH, B97 4AJ

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 592109

COUNTY PHARMACY

Address: 13-15 CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AB

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 591501

ELGAR HOUSE PHARMACY

Address: ELGAR HOUSE SURGERY, CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4AB

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 64337

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near B97 5RA

BAINBRIDGE OPTOMETRISTS LTD

Address: UNIT 14, KINGFISHER WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, B97 4EY

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (REDDITCH)

Address: 7 KINGFISHER WALK, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4EY

Distance: 1.31 miles

Contact: :

EYEDEALS DIRECT

Address: 9 EVESHAM WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4ET

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (REDDITCH)

Address: 13 NEW WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4YP

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (REDDITCH)

Address: UNIT 7, NEW WALK, KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4YP

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

4845 REDDITCH

Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, JINNAH ROAD, SMALLWOOD, REDDITCH, B98 7ER

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near B97 5RA

HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 60 BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4RN

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 66511

THE BRIDGE SURGERY

Address: 8 EVESHAM ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4LA

Distance: 1.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 555600

ST STEPHEN'S MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP

Address: ST. STEPHENS SURGERY, ADELAIDE STREET, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AL

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 595600

THE DOW SURGERY

Address: WILLIAM STREET, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AJ

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 62285

ELGAR HOUSE

Address: CHURCH ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4AB

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 69261

CRABBS CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, 39 KENILWORTH CLOSE, CRABBS CROSS, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 5JX

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01527 402149

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Transport Links near B97 5RA

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: B97 5RA

Redditch
Redditch station, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4RB
Distance: 1.55 miles
Driving Time: 3.42 minutes
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove station, New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LX
Distance: 5.33 miles
Driving Time: 6.89 minutes
Alvechurch
Alvechurch station, Station Road, Alvechurch, Worcestershire, B48 7SE
Distance: 5.56 miles
Driving Time: 9.69 minutes
Barnt Green
Barnt Green station, Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA
Distance: 5.62 miles
Driving Time: 10.36 minutes
Wood End
Wood End station, Broad Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5DS
Distance: 9.05 miles
Driving Time: 11.21 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near B97 5RA

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near B97 5RA

M42 J2

Distance: 5.72 miles

Driving Time: 9.90 minutes

M42 J1

Distance: 5.78 miles

Driving Time: 7.14 minutes

M42 J3

Distance: 8.41 miles

Driving Time: 12.68 minutes

M5 J5

Distance: 9.08 miles

Driving Time: 12.45 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the B97 5RA Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Redditch Co Const
Member or Parliament	Rachel Maclean
Contact Details	Contact Rachel Maclean
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the B97 5RA Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Redditch District Council and the County Council is Worcestershire County Council.

Worcestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Redditch District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Redditch District at the following link Redditch District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Redditch District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Redditch District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the B97 5RA Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Worcestershire Libraries | Worcestershire County Council

Postcodes near the B97 5RA Postcode

B97 5SD Boxnott Close B97 5RT Downsell Road B97 5RR Downsell Road B97 5RP Downsell Road B97 5SH Lyndenwood B97 5YB Michaelwood Close B97 5RS Reyde Close B97 5RY Sandygate Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the B97 5RA Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near B97 5RA
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Jinnah Road, REDDITCH, B98 7ER	2.54 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Asda
Sainsburys, Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway, REDDITCH, B97 6RF	2.72 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Sainsburys
Aldi, Trescott Road, REDDITCH, B98 7AH	2.74 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Aldi
Iceland, Trescott Road, REDDITCH, B98 7AH	2.74 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Iceland
Morrisons, Clearwell Road, REDDITCH, B98 0SW	4.38 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the B97 5RA Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near B97 5RA
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AH	1.64 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Ipsley Street
Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2, Alvechurch, B48 7AU	4.59 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2
Frankley Msa, Birmingham, B32 4AR	9.18 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Frankley Msa
Frankley 2 Service Station, Birmingham, B32 4AR	9.18 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to Frankley 2 Service Station

Mcdonald's Restaurants near B97 5RA
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Kingfisher Square, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, REDDITCH, B97 4EQ	1.24 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to McDonald's, Kingfisher Square, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, REDDITCH, B97 4EQ
McDonald's, Clews Road, REDDITCH, B98 7ST	2.04 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to McDonald's, Clews Road, REDDITCH, B98 7ST
McDonald's, Black Soils Road, REDDITCH, B98 9HN	3.65 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to McDonald's, Black Soils Road, REDDITCH, B98 9HN
McDonald's, Worcester Road, Wychbold, DROITWICH, WR9 7PA	6.21 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to McDonald's, Worcester Road, Wychbold, DROITWICH, WR9 7PA

KFC Restaurants near B97 5RA
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Clews Road, REDDITCH, B98 7ST	2.04 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to KFC Redditch - Clews Road
KFC, Charford Road, BROMSGROVE, B60 3NJ	4.10 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to KFC Bromsgrove - Charford Road
KFC, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, BIRMINGHAM, B48 7AU	4.61 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to KFC Hopwood Services
KFC, High Street, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2UQ	6.66 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to KFC Birmingham - Longbridge
KFC, Pershore Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3ES	8.08 miles	Directions from B97 5RA to KFC Birmingham - Kings Norton Business Park