UK House Prices
Search
Browse
TownsDistrictsPostcodesActive markets
Tools
Asking Price CheckerMortgage CalculatorStamp Duty Calculator
Reports & Guides
Market reportsProperty guidesMethodology
About
UK House Prices

Independent historical sold-price evidence from HM Land Registry for England and Wales.

Explore

TownsDistrictsPostcodes

Evidence tools

Asking Price CheckerMarket reportsProperty guides

Trust

MethodologyAboutPrivacy & terms

© 2026 UK House Prices. Data sourced from HM Land Registry.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Area guide

B97 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the B97 postcode area, covering Redditch and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.

B97 area price snapshot

Average price

£184,828

Median price

£168,000

5-year trend

+31.7%

Total sales

20,856

The B97 area has 627 individual postcodes with 20,856 registered sales. Prices are +53.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Redditch. The five-year price movement is +31.7%.

About Redditch

A Worcestershire new town with direct rail links to Birmingham New Street, a large retail park and affordable modern housing within the West Midlands green belt.

🚆 Main station

Redditch

⏱️ London commute

~115 min by train

View full Redditch property data →

Market context

B97 averages £184,828, placing it in the affordable category, +53.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,856 recorded sales across 627 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in B97 is +31.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for B97

✅ Suitable for first-time buyers — average prices in B97 start within a typical FTB budget. See the full first-time buyer guide →
  • 🎯First-time buyer schemes can help. Affordable areas may offer better value through Help to Buy, shared ownership or local authority schemes. Check eligibility alongside sold prices.
  • 🛤️Transport links affect long-term value. Affordable areas within commuting distance of major cities often see faster price growth. Check the town data pages for trend comparisons.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in B97.
  • 🏘️Explore Redditch. Much of the B97 activity centres on Redditch. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the B97 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in B97

B97 6UL

£193,549 avg · 188 sales

B97 6AH

£124,762 avg · 173 sales

B97 5YT

£199,548 avg · 166 sales

B97 4NP

£142,383 avg · 152 sales

B97 5XN

£109,638 avg · 152 sales

B97 4JN

£78,480 avg · 151 sales

B97 5LN

£107,956 avg · 149 sales

B97 5WG

£172,546 avg · 149 sales

B97 6UB

£162,394 avg · 145 sales

View all 627 postcodes in B97 →

Useful tools for B97 buyers

🧮

Stamp Duty ~£1,197

Avg £184,828 in B97

Full guide →

📊

Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

📖

Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

⚖️

Location Comparison

Compare B97 with other areas

🏘️

Redditch data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This B97 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in B97?

The average sold price in the B97 postcode area is £184,828, based on 20,856 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Redditch.

How do B97 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in B97 average £184,828, which is +53.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.

Why is the median price in B97 lower than the average?

The median price (£168,000) is 9.1% below the average (£184,828), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.

How have B97 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in B97 have moved +31.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

Related guides

Asking Price vs Sold Price in the UK

Understand the difference between asking prices and actual sold prices.

How to Use Sold Prices When Making an Offer

Use sold-price evidence to prepare for a UK property offer.

Down Valuations: What to Do

Respond to a low mortgage valuation with local sold-price evidence.

View all guides →