Redditch: population and statistics
Redditch has a population of 87,548 (2025) across 54.3 km², or 1,614 people per km². It ranks 328 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 87,548 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 1,614 people/km²
Redditch in numbers
Population of Redditch over time
Redditch had 85,866 residents in 2015 and 87,548 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 86,561 |
| 2021 | 86,981 |
| 2022 | 87,237 |
| 2023 | 87,489 |
| 2024 | 87,728 |
| 2025 | 87,548 |
All indicators for Redditch
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 214 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 38,100 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 13.4% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 305 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 36,378 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 288 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 84.7% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 158 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 15.2% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.2% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.4% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 20.2% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 62 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £245,573 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 207 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 319 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.6% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 20 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.0% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 190 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,385 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 334 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.7 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 256 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,880 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 332 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,251 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 276 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.7% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 188 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.9% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 98 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Redditch | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 17.6% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 170 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Redditch ranks 27 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 13.4% in Redditch, compared with an average of 32.0% in West Midlands and 34.9% across the UK.
Households heated by mains gas only: 83.6% in Redditch, compared with an average of 75.3% in West Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,599 football pitches.
- 5.7 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Bromsgrove, 9.8 km away.
Business sectors: Redditch
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.4% ×1.1
- Construction16.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.7% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.6% ×2.2
- Transport and storage5.9% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.7% ×0.8
Where is Redditch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redditch?
Redditch has 87,548 residents (2025), ranking 328 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Redditch?
Redditch covers 54.3 km², with a density of 1,614 people per km².
Is the population of Redditch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Redditch went from 85,866 to 87,548, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Redditch?
Redditch is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.279, longitude −1.946.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Redditch?
In Redditch, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 13.4% (2026), ranking 305 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Redditch?
In Redditch, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 83.6% (2021), ranking 20 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Which local authorities border Redditch?
The nearest to Redditch are Bromsgrove (9.8 km), Stratford-on-Avon (19 km), Solihull (19 km), Worcester (20 km), Wychavon (21 km).