Mill Street Redditch
41 addresses across 3 postcodes (B97), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100489.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 25).
- 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 A; 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 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) 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 106 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Stephen's Medical Partnership, about 250 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2025 | 10 B97 4BU | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 24 B97 4BU | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | 24 B97 4BU | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1999 | 32 B97 4BU | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 18 B97 4BU | Terraced | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (26); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (25); 1976-1982 (3); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20); rented (private) (9); rented (social) (2).
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 A (44% of about 940 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)
- The Golden Cross Pub, Unicorn Hill, permissioned (230 m)
- Former Holyoaks Field First School, not permissioned (240 m)
- Clive Road, Prospect Hill, not permissioned (340 m)
- Victoria Works, Edward Street, permissioned (350 m)
- Prospect Hill, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Ashleigh Works, Bromsgrove Road, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Redditch Trades and Labour Club, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Millfields, not permissioned (720 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 4BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B97 4BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B97 4BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 106 m and 111 m above sea level (110 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 4BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B97 4BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B97 4BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Enfield Industrial Estate Redditch | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park 4 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.9 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Stephen's Medical Partnership | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest County Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smallwood Dental Clinic | 300 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Redditch Police Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 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 | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,610 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terry Memorial Playing Field 3.8 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holmwood House, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 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* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Forge Mill | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bordesley Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Batchley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pitcher Oak Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Butler's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Shortwood Dingle | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 6 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 33 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 2 |
4 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 39 from railways, 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 | 240 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 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchensale Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 13–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Batchley First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 Bede's Catholic Middle School Roman Catholic | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 4–9 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timifood B97 6AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Alimento B97 6AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lot # 1 Cafe B97 6AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch B97 6AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Railway Inn B97 6AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Stock And Bradley Green Village Hall B96 6RG | Other catering premises | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Hewell Road News And Booze B97 6AT | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Bowood Care Homes B97 6AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Sweet Scoops Ltd At Majestic Dining At The Golden Cross B97 4RA | Retailers - other | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mina Indian Takeaway B97 4QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) B97 4AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Batchley Support Group RC B97 4BS | Distributors/Transporters | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Church Green Convenience Store B97 4DU | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Universal Food Market & Plus B97 4QR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Parks Takeaway B97 4RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Road (16); On or near Bowood Court (14); On or near Clive Road (14); On or near Gloucester Close (13); On or near Melen Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Melen Street · Pioneer Close · Clive Road · Redditch Ringway · Bowood Court · Cedar Road · Elm Road · Gloucester Close · Enfield Industrial Estate · Adelaide Street · Abbey Road · Cedar Park Road
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.