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