Northside Close Redditch
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (B98), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100526.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10).
- 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 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crabbs Cross Medical Centre, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 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
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
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 (47% of about 760 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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B98 7XP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 136 m and 144 m above sea level (140 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B98 7XP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bromsgrove 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Avenue Crabbs Cross | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park 4 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crabbs Cross Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Crabbs Cross Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,640 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 14 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,910 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Park Wood Camp, Ipsley, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Moated site and fishpond at Hunt End, 120m south east of Chapel House Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oakenshaw Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| November Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Southcrest Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Walkwood Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Ham Green Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 23 |
3 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Academy | Primary | 5–9 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Vaynor First School | Primary | 4–9 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 4–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodrow First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kids B97 5JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Rasoi Cottage B98 7YB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Knights Chemist B97 5JB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Crabbs Cross Academy B97 5JH | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| The Duck Inn B98 7YH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Trees Close (27); On or near Blythe Close (24); On or near Paddock Lane (15); On or near Northside Close (12); On or near Castleditch Lane (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 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 | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
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
Mitcheldean Close · Ladbrook Close · Castleditch Lane · Blythe Close · Mickleton Close · Paddock Lane · Chandlers Close · Jordans Close · High Trees Close · Yvonne Road · Kenilworth Close · Clent Avenue
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.