Woodrow Centre Redditch
103 addresses across 5 postcodes (B98), about 360 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100782.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £77,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 25, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 18 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 B; Band D in Redditch costs £2,463 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Arrow Valley Country Park (210 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 103 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crabbs Cross Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 970 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £28,950 | £28,950 | £28,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2024 | 44 B98 7RY | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Apr 2023 | 4 B98 7RY | Flat or maisonette | £77,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2021 | 1, WOODROW GARDENS B98 7RT | Other | £320,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 72 B98 7RY | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 4 B98 7RY | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 1997 | 4 B98 7RY | Flat or maisonette | £28,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (20); Maisonette, mid-terrace (15); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 2020 (8); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 8, Woodrow Centre
- 10, Woodrow Centre
- 14, Woodrow Centre
- 16, Woodrow Centre
- 18, Woodrow Centre
- 22, Woodrow Centre
- 30, Woodrow Centre
- 32 Woodrow Centre
- 38, Woodrow Centre
- 42, Woodrow Centre
- 50, Woodrow Centre
- 52, Woodrow Centre
- 58, Woodrow Centre
- 60, Woodrow Centre
- 66, Woodrow Centre
- 68, Woodrow Centre
- 70, Woodrow Centre
- 78, Woodrow Centre
- 82, Woodrow Centre
- 84, Woodrow Centre
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 1,330 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 (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 10 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 7RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 1 | unlikely |
| B98 7RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B98 7EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B98 7RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B98 7SA | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 3 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 103 addresses are between 80 m and 93 m above sea level (83 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B98 7RT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7RY | 97% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7RZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7SA | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Danzey 6,170 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodrow Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Walton Cl Parking | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Crabbs Cross Medical Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodrow Pharmacy | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | Matchborough Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest JK Stores, Woodrow North Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Arrow Valley Country Park 210 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenfields Playing Field 6.2 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 223 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Park Wood Camp, Ipsley, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wirehill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Rough Hill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Oakenshaw Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Red Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 70 | 103 |
33 of the street's 103 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 | 190 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 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 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 | 1.1 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 |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Matchborough First School Academy | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arrow Vale High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Crabbs Cross Academy | Primary | 5–9 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Church of England | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espadana Pizza B98 7RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Costcutter B98 7RY | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2025 |
| AIP At St Thomas More Catholic First School B98 7RY | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Little Angels Nursery At Woodrow Community Centre B98 7RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| The Woodrow B98 7RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Woodrow Chippy B98 7RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck B98 7SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Woodrow First School B98 7UZ | School/college/university | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Mellors Catering At Woodrow First School B98 7UZ | School/college/university | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Travelling Chef B98 7SE | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| Gemporia Ltd B98 7SE | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Garden Skill B98 7SN | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Martley Close (27); On or near Woodrow Centre (24); On or near Kemble Street (21); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Fladbury Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 6 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
- B98 7RY: 89 addresses of 98 in the postcode
- B98 7RT: 11 addresses
- B98 7EX: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- B98 7RZ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- B98 7SA: 1 address of 79 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Eckington Close · Fladbury Close · Kingstone Place · Kemble Street · Westbury Place · Doverdale Close · Martley Close · Newland Close · Cropthorne Close · Harpswell Avenue · Longdon Close · Upper Crossgate 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.