William Street Redditch
21 addresses across 4 postcodes (B97), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100760.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £293,750 across 1 sale.
- 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 38% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Dow Surgery, about 30 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £293,750 | £293,750 | £293,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | 15 B97 4AJ | Other | £496,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 15 B97 4AJ | Other | £415,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Aug 2007 | 15 B97 4AJ | Detached | £293,750 | Leasehold. |
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 A (44% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Church Green. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 (130 m)
- Victoria Works, Edward Street, permissioned (290 m)
- Former Holyoaks Field First School, not permissioned (350 m)
- Ashleigh Works, Bromsgrove Road, permissioned (350 m)
- Prospect Hill, not permissioned (360 m)
- Redditch Trades and Labour Club, permissioned (390 m)
- Clive Road, Prospect Hill, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Park House, Town Centre, Completed (520 m (0.3 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
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 21 addresses are between 119 m and 129 m above sea level (125 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 4AJ | 88% | 38% | 38% | 0% |
| B97 4AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B97 4DU | 100% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
| B97 4DY | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Barnt Green 327,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Green West Redditch | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 240 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park 4 | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dow Surgery | 30 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apollo Pharmacy | 30 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smallwood Dental Clinic | 120 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Redditch Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 8-12 Evesham Walk Halifax | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,890 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terry Memorial Playing Field 3.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 380 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*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 20 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* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Forge Mill | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bordesley Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Batchley Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Pitcher Oak Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Paper Mill Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Shortwood Dingle | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 21 |
11 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Holyoakes Field First School | Primary | 2–9 | 380 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 |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 13–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchensale Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 3–9 | 940 m (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 km (0.6 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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) |
| Batchley First and Nursery School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.4 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 |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Woodfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) B97 4AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Mina Indian Takeaway B97 4QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Pepes Piri Piri B97 4DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Church Green Convenience Store B97 4DU | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Flame & Ice B97 4DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Greek Twist B97 4DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Papa Johns B97 4DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Drinks World B97 4QR | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Rios Piri Piri B97 4QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Rida's Cuisine B97 4QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza B97 4QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sylheti Flavour Restaurant B97 4QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Royal Enfield B97 4QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| The Pepinos B97 4QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Classic UKFC B97 4QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 |
| Public order | 68 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (169); On or near Izod Street (99); On or near Market Place (82); On or near Market Walk (46); On or near Unicorn Hill (44).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
- B97 4AJ: 18 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- B97 4AL: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- B97 4DU: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- B97 4DY: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bates Hill · Redditch Ringway · Adelaide Street · Unicorn Hill · Vine Street · Redditch Ringway · Church Green West · Kingfisher Walk · Pioneer Close · New Walk · Market Place · Melen 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.