Draycott Close Redditch
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (B97), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31101381.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 110 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hillview Medical Centre, about 900 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 187 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
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 1991-1995 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 510 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 1.0 km
- Widney House, not permissioned (700 m)
- Former Holyoaks Field First School, not permissioned (850 m)
- Redditch Trades and Labour Club, permissioned (1.0 km)
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 108 m and 110 m above sea level (109 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 6SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B97 6SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest Boot Piece Lane footpath Batchley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 1.1 km |
| Car parks | Car Park 4 | 1.3 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hillview Medical Centre | 900 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hillview Pharmacy | 900 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Redditch Smile Care | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | Dolan Park Hospital | 3.8 km |
| Police station | Redditch Police and Fire Station | 1.2 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 500 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 440 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 500 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Terry Memorial Playing Field 3.8 ha | 600 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 790 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Forge Mill, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km east. 3 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Forge Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km east |
| Bordesley Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km east |
| Hewell Grange | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Batchley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 470 m south-west |
| Brockhill Wood | Wood | 800 m north-west |
| Butler's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km north-west |
| Pitcher Oak Wood | Wood | 1.2 km south |
| Foxlydiate Wood | Wood | 1.4 km south-west |
| Shortwood Dingle | Valley | 2.4 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchensale Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 520 m | 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 |
| Batchley First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 690 m | 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 |
| Holyoakes Field First School | Primary | 2–9 | 810 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 |
| Heart of Worcestershire College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.6 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1.7 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Webheath Academy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 4–9 | 2.0 km | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School & Nursery B97 6HF | School/college/university | 410 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Omega Therapies B97 6AY | Retailers - other | 420 m | Exempt | |
| Healthy Mind Cafe B97 6HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club B97 6HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Birchensale Middle School B97 6HS | School/college/university | 460 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Crystal Panda B97 6JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar B97 6JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Spar Batchley B97 6JB | Retailers - other | 490 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Daybrook Close (55); On or near Hazel Road (31); On or near Ash Tree Road (18); On or near Almondsbury Close (14); On or near Alderbrook Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Broadheath Close · Ambergate Close · Clarendon Close · Alderbrook Close · Burrington Close · Boot Piece Lane · Butler's Hill Lane · Congleton Close · Almondsbury Close · Stallard Close · Devonport Close · Pink Green Lane
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.