Southcrest
Redditch 006 · 4 sub-areas · 6,335 residents
Redditch 006 is a residential neighbourhood within Redditch, home to around 6,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £811 a month — well below the national median for a 2-bed — and you can save a deposit in under four years. The trade-off is heavy car dependency and a Ofsted picture that's notably weaker than the national average.
Southcrest is a commuter neighbourhood within Redditch — train into Birmingham runs in around 49 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Southcrest?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £898 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Southcrest in Redditch
Living in Southcrest
Redditch 006 is a predominantly owner-occupied, family-friendly area on the edge of Redditch. More than six in ten households own their home, which gives the streets a settled, residential feel rather than a transient renter character. Green space is close at hand — the nearest patch is roughly 250 metres away, and nearly two-thirds of residents are within easy walking distance of greenery.
Rent here is genuinely low by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs around £811 a month, which is well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property comes in under £970 a month. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £222,500 — modest enough that a typical resident can save a 10% deposit in under four years on local wages.
The population skews fairly evenly across age groups, with a solid under-18 share of around one in five residents pointing to the number of families here. Around one in three households is a single-person home, so it's not exclusively family territory. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly a quarter of residents, and the unemployment claimant rate sits at under 4%.
Practically speaking, this is car country. Over 62% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for just 5% of commutes. The nearest rail station is just over a kilometre away — roughly a 13-minute walk — and Birmingham is reachable by public transport in around 50 minutes. There's no metro or tram service within realistic range. Broadband, at least, is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, with zero premises below the universal service obligation speed. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Redditch 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's affordable, green, and predominantly owner-occupied with a settled residential feel. The trade-offs are significant car dependency, a crime rate slightly above the national average, and a weak Ofsted picture for nearby schools. For remote workers or those commuting by car to Birmingham, it can work well.
- What is the rent in Redditch 006?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £627 a month, a two-bedroom around £811, and a three-bedroom around £968. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents have been almost flat over the past year, rising just 0.3%.
- Is Redditch 006 safe?
- Crime runs at around 92 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is moderately above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not extreme, but it's not among the lowest-crime neighbourhoods in the West Midlands either. The area sits around the middle of national deprivation rankings.
- What's the commute from Redditch 006 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 50 minutes from Redditch. The nearest rail station is roughly a 13-minute walk away. Most residents drive — over 62% commute by car — so journey times by road will typically be quicker, though subject to traffic.
- Who lives in Redditch 006?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 63% own their home. The age spread is fairly even, with a solid family presence reflected in a roughly 20% under-18 share. About a quarter of residents hold degree-level qualifications, and the median resident salary is around £29,000 a year.
- What schools are near Redditch 006?
- There are 59 schools within 2 kilometres of typical residents, but only around 16% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 3 kilometres away. Check current Ofsted ratings directly before making decisions based on school catchment.
- How long does it take to get to London from Redditch 006?
- By public transport (rail or bus), London is around 114 minutes from Redditch. There's no direct high-speed service, so the journey typically involves a change. Most residents in this area commute locally by car rather than travelling to London regularly.