Upper Crossgate Road Redditch
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (B98), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100723.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 7 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Arrow Valley Country Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Winyates Health Centre, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | UNIT 5 B98 7SR | Other | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Aug 2023 | UNIT 5 B98 7SR | Other | £525,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Apr 2019 | UNIT 2 B98 7SR | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Apr 2019 | UNIT 2 B98 7SR | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Aug 2008 | UNIT 2 B98 7SR | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2005 | UNIT 2 B98 7SR | Detached | £220,000 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 710 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)
- Jolly Farmer PH, Woodrow Drive, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 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, 7 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 7SR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| B98 7SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 74 m and 77 m above sea level (76 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7SN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7SR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Danzey 6,170 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodrow Centre | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Walton Cl Parking | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Winyates Health Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodrow Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Matchborough Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Washford 24, Park Farm Industrial Estate Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arrow Valley Country Park 210 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.2 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 222 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Wirehill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Arrow Valley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Rough Hill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 15 |
4 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 350 m | 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 |
| Woodrow First School | Primary | 3–9 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 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: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Matchborough First School Academy | Primary | 3–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arrow Vale High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Church of England | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Roman Catholic | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemporia Ltd B98 7SE | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| The Travelling Chef B98 7SE | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck B98 7SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Espadana Pizza B98 7RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Garden Skill B98 7SN | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costcutter B98 7RY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2025 |
| AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School B98 7RY | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Little Angels Nursery At Woodrow Community Centre B98 7RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| The Woodrow B98 7RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Woodrow Chippy B98 7RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Woodrow First School B98 7UZ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Mellors Catering At Woodrow First School B98 7UZ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Howard Road (5); On or near Upper Crossgate Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 12% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 83% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Woolaston Road · Howard Road · Little Forge Road · Woodrow Centre · Old Forge Drive · Eckington Close · Fladbury Close · Studley Road · Meir Road · Crossgate Road · Kemble 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.