Hunt End & Feckenham
Redditch 013 · 4 sub-areas · 5,992 residents
Redditch 013 is a largely owner-occupied corner of Redditch in the West Midlands, home to around 6,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £810 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews noticeably older than the wider town, with nearly half of residents aged 50 or over.
Hunt End & Feckenham is a mid-density neighbourhood of Redditch in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hunt End & Feckenham?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £898 a month.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hunt End & Feckenham in Redditch
Living in Hunt End & Feckenham
This part of Redditch has the feel of a settled, suburban neighbourhood rather than a transient rental market. Around three in four homes are owner-occupied, which gives the streets a stability you don't always find in larger urban centres. It's quiet by city standards, but that's largely the point — most people here have chosen it precisely for that.
On rent, it's genuinely affordable. A two-bedroom property runs about £810 a month, and even a three-bedroom comes in under £970 — a fraction of what you'd pay in central Birmingham or London. The trade-off is that public transport is limited: nearly 60% of residents commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away — realistically, you need a car or a bus. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just under 100 minutes, which makes this a plausible but not effortless commuter base for the city.
The demographic profile is distinctly older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and another 24% are in the 50–64 bracket — making this one of the more mature neighbourhoods in Redditch. Families with children are present but not the majority: household couples with children account for around one in five homes, while single-person households make up 27%. Ethnic diversity is low, with 95% of residents UK-born.
For day-to-day practicalities, greenspace is within reach — the typical resident is roughly 450 metres from the nearest green area. Broadband coverage is solid, with 72% of premises gigabit-enabled and no properties below the universal service obligation floor. For schools and sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Redditch 013 a nice place to live?
- For those who want a quiet, owner-occupied suburban area with low crime and affordable rents, it works well. The neighbourhood skews older and car-dependent, so it suits settled households more than young professionals seeking nightlife or easy public transport links. Greenspace is within easy walking distance, and the area scores well on deprivation indices.
- What is the rent in Redditch 013?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £630 a month, a two-bedroom about £810, and a three-bedroom roughly £970. Rents have been nearly flat over the past year — up just 0.3% — making it one of the more stable rental markets in the West Midlands. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Redditch 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 36 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The high proportion of owner-occupied homes and settled population tends to correlate with lower crime, and the overall picture compares favourably with most English neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Redditch 013 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is reachable in just under 100 minutes from this part of Redditch. The nearest mainline rail station is around 5 km away, so most residents drive or take a bus to connect. Around 60% of residents commute by car, which reflects how limited the direct public transport options are.
- Who lives in Redditch 013?
- Mostly older, settled households — nearly half of residents are aged 50 or over, and around 76% own their home. Single-person households make up 27%, and couples with children around 20%. It's a relatively homogeneous community, with 95% of residents UK-born and a low ethnic diversity index.
- What schools are near Redditch 013?
- There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 68% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1.5 km away. It's worth researching individual schools directly, as the ratings vary across the 12 options nearby.
- Is Redditch 013 good for families?
- It has some appeal for families — low crime, affordable rents for larger homes (a 3-bed runs under £970 a month), and greenspace within easy reach. Schools are a mixed picture, with 68% of nearby options rated Good or Outstanding. The car-dependent nature of the area and limited public transport are worth factoring in for families without two cars.