House prices in Redditch
The median price paid for a home in Redditch was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 952 sales. House prices in Redditch did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Redditch was 2% higher than the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Redditch was £976 a month in August 2026, 11.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Redditch had 7.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Redditch stands out
- Rents in Redditch had the 5th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+11.2%).
House prices in Redditch
The median price paid in Redditch was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 952 sales, or £3,010 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £380,500 | 260 | £3,543 | −0.9% | +12.9% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £261,000 | 283 | £3,152 | −0.4% | +16.0% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £200,000 | 289 | £2,365 | 0.0% | +15.6% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £124,000 | 120 | £2,500 | −0.8% | +5.1% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch | £250,000 | 0.0% | +8.7% | £3,010 | −2.6% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Redditch sold for a median £3,010 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Redditch has the 125th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Rents in Redditch
The average private rent in Redditch was £976 a month in August 2026, 11.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Redditch are 31.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Redditch has the 137th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Redditch
859 homes were sold in Redditch in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.98 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Redditch were 7.2% up on the year before and 31.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 121st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th fewest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Redditch
The police recorded 6,694 crimes in Redditch in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Redditch fell 2.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 13.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.79 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.71 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.89 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.44 |
Redditch has the 147th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 12th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Redditch
Redditch is the 148th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 148th |
| Income | 120th |
| Employment | 123rd |
| Education and skills | 62nd |
| Health | 124th |
| Crime | 161st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 224th |
| Living environment | 275th |
Broadband and mobile in Redditch
90.7% of premises in Redditch can get gigabit broadband and 99.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 49.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 138th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.0% of premises in Redditch get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Redditch
In the year ending June 2025, 3,626 people moved to Redditch from elsewhere in the UK and 3,794 moved away, a net loss of 168 (1.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 775
- Bromsgrove 425
- Stratford-on-Avon 269
Most moved out to
- Stratford-on-Avon 524
- Bromsgrove 443
- Wychavon 317
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Redditch
How much does a house cost in Redditch?
The median price paid for a home in Redditch was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £380,500; semi-detached £261,000; terraced £200,000; flats £124,000.
Are house prices in Redditch going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Redditch did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 8.7%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Redditch?
The average private rent in Redditch was £976 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £681; 2 bed £881; 3 bed £1,053; 4+ bed £1,446.
Is Redditch a safe place to live?
Redditch had 7.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 147th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Redditch?
49.6% of premises in Redditch can get full fibre and 90.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Bromsgrove 10 km
- Wychavon 14 km
- Worcester 20 km
- Solihull 23 km
- Wyre Forest 24 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.