Town Pop. 78,520

Living in Redditch: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Redditch scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 68/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the B80 postcode district. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The B80 district averages 51/100, putting Redditch 7 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: B80 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 3,250 crimes

↑ 24% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,304 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 689 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 589 crimes

↑ 10% above national average

Public order 552 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 1,822 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 612 crimes
2 Shopping Area 238 crimes
3 Supermarket 208 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³

Green Space 54

Parks Ample 35

Sports Pitches Ample 34

Allotments Ample 6

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 11

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 35

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 37 in area

2Outstanding26Good3Requires Improvement6Ungraded

St Augustine's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Studley High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Abbeywood First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Arrow Vale High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Arrow Valley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Astwood Bank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Beoley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Church Hill Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Holyoakes Field First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Ipsley CofE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital8.2 mi

Greet Urgent Care Centre9 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital11.4 mi

Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)3 wks

Treated within 18 weeks90%

8 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,731 patients per GP

13dentists13pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)49.4%

available across Redditch

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

94%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,257 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60%Unemployed3.1%Retired22.6%Student3.4%Other inactive10.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary33%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership64.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Redditch · 2026-27

A £1,642

B £1,916

C £2,189

D £2,463

E £3,010

F £3,558

G £4,105

H £4,926

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Redditch 0.9 mi

Alvechurch 3.7 mi

Wood End 4.7 mi

J3 M42 4.2 mi

J2 M42 4.4 mi

J3 M42 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 20

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 30

Retail Shopping Ample 178

Takeaways Ample 40

Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£251,500	464
Detached	£384,000	134
Semi-detached	£260,000	150
Terraced	£200,500	128
Flat / Maisonette	£136,000	52

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Redditch a nice place to live?

Redditch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Redditch is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Redditch?

Redditch has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 8,206 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Redditch?

Among the top-rated schools in Redditch are St Augustine's Catholic High School and Studley High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 37 rated schools in Redditch in total.

What are house prices like in Redditch?

The current median house price in Redditch is £251,500, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £384,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £200,500, flat £136,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 464 sales recorded in the past 12 months.