Britten Street Redditch
60 addresses across 5 postcodes (B97), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100095.
- Flood: 26 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Redditch costs £2,463 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 150 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 61 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hillview Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 203 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Redditch in 2026-27: Band D £2,463 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,642 | £1,916 | £2,189 | £2,463 | £3,010 | £3,558 | £4,105 | £4,926 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 2,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Victoria Works, Edward Street, permissioned (80 m)
- Redditch Trades and Labour Club, permissioned (100 m)
- Ashleigh Works, Bromsgrove Road, permissioned (100 m)
- Former Holyoaks Field First School, not permissioned (140 m)
- The Golden Cross Pub, Unicorn Hill, permissioned (210 m)
- Widney House, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Park House, Town Centre, Completed (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Clive Road, Prospect Hill, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 18 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B97 6HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| B97 6HE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| B97 6HA | not in 2 or 3 | 16 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B97 4QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B97 4QY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 61 addresses are between 111 m and 127 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 4QR | 92% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| B97 4QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B97 6HA | 99% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| B97 6HD | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| B97 6HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 150 m |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britten Street Redditch | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 210 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park 4 | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillview Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillview Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redditch Smile Care | 200 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Redditch Police Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 8-12 Evesham Walk Halifax | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,890 m² | 310 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terry Memorial Playing Field 3.8 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 90 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holmwood House, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holmwood House | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Forge Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bordesley Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Batchley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Pitcher Oak Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Southcrest Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Butler's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Shortwood Dingle | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 61 |
10 of the street's 61 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redditch: see them on the Redditch page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School | Primary | 2–9 | 170 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Birchensale Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Heart of Worcestershire College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 13–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Batchley First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Luke's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 4–9 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Roman Catholic | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Webheath Academy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fried Chicken & Pizza B97 4RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Shahi Palace B97 4RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Parks Takeaway B97 4RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Mr Pizza/Mr Doner B97 4RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sweet Scoops Ltd At Majestic Dining At The Golden Cross B97 4RA | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nando's B97 4EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| McDonalds B97 4EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vue Cinema B97 4EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Redditch United Football Club - Reds Cafe B47 4AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Tenpin Entertainment B97 4EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch B97 6AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Railway Inn B97 6AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| GDK Redditch B97 4EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Kingfisher News B97 4EQ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Universal Food Market & Plus B97 4QR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edward Street (53); On or near Unicorn Hill (44); On or near Prophets Close (27); On or near Britten Street (18); On or near Cedar Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Alimento (restaurant/cafe/canteen, B97 6AN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B97 6HD: 43 addresses of 45 in the postcode
- B97 6HE: 9 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- B97 6HA: 6 addresses of 190 in the postcode
- B97 4QR: 1 address of 66 in the postcode
- B97 4QY: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Victoria Mews · Victoria Mews · Edward Street · Bridge Street · Gloucester Close · Elm Road · Prophets Close · Sallie Swan Street · Cedar Road · Cedar Park Road · Station Way · Adelaide Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.