New Homes in Redditch

Welcome to Redditch

Whether you’re shopping in the town centre, enjoying a walk in the countryside or visiting local museums, there’s plenty to see and do close to the Midlands town of Redditch. Located in Worcester just a short commute from Birmingham, a new home in Redditch could just tick all the right boxes for you and your family.

A quick history

Redditch dates back to the 14th century, when the Black Death was spreading through the country, and in Medieval times Redditch was known for needle-making. In the 1960s Redditch became a new town, and the number of residents more than doubled. Today Redditch is home to number of big employers, and is also  a commuter town for Birmingham, and today is a thriving place to live within easy reach of the city.

Business and industry

Employers in Redditch include Halfords and engineering firm GKN, along with manufacturing company Samuel Taylor. Birmingham is only a short train journey from the town, where big businesses include National Express and Mondelez International.

Things to do in the area

There are lots of high street shops in Redditch town centre at Kingfisher Shopping Centre, while the Bullring in Birmingham is also nearby. For families moving to the area, there are plenty of kid-friendly attractions to choose from including Drayton Manor Theme Park, Umberslade Farm Park and Cadbury World.

If you’re interested in local history you can visit Forge Mill Needle Museum, Bordesley Abbey and Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, while the Palace Theatre provides evening entertainment along with the towns many bars and restaurants.

Other places of interest nearby include Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch Golf Club and Lickey Hills Country Park.

Travel and commuting

If you’re commuting for work or visiting family and friends, it’s good to know that Redditch is well-connected by road and rail, with the M5 and M42 nearby and the local train station providing services to Birmingham and beyond. 

From Redditch, the journey to Birmingham takes around 35 minutes by car or 45 minutes by train, while the drive to Worcester takes 35 minutes. Stratford-upon-Avon and Kidderminster are both around 30 minutes away by car, while you can get to London in two hours 30 minutes by train.

When it’s time to jet off on holiday, Birmingham Airport is only a 30 minute drive from the town, so your trip can get off to a quick and easy start.