About Gorcott Hill

Gorcott Hill is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England, within the B98 postcode area. The village is primarily residential, offering a quiet environment for its inhabitants. It is situated near the larger town of Redditch, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. The surrounding countryside features a mix of agricultural land and natural greenery, making it suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Gorcott Hill has a few local facilities, including a primary school and some small shops. Its proximity to Redditch allows residents to benefit from additional options for shopping, dining, and leisure activities.

School Ratings in Gorcott Hill

Gorcott Hill is served by 60 schools. Holly Trees Children's Centre, Woodlands Children's Centre and Arrow Vale High School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 18 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Gorcott Hill

Property prices average £260K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £176K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Gorcott Hill

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Gorcott Hill, with 48 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Gorcott Hill

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Gorcott Hill falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Gorcott Hill

Most properties in Gorcott Hill can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,842 sales

Average Price £260K
£300 — £20.43M
Detached £345K 1,221
Semi £219K 1,721
Terraced £176K 2,134
Flat £127K 457

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
12 Secondary
17 Other
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Tenacres First School Primary Good 1.4 miles Beoley First School Primary 1.5 miles Maple Trees at Roman Way Good 1.7 miles Arrow Valley First School Primary Good 1.7 miles Ipsley CofE Middle School Middle deemed secondary Good 1.7 miles Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Willow Trees Children's Centre Good 1.7 miles Your Ideas School Good 1.8 miles Moons Moat First School Primary Good 1.8 miles Abbeywood First School Primary Good 1.8 miles Church Hill Middle School Middle deemed secondary Good 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Gorcott Hill IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Gorcott Hill in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
7/10
12,039 Children (0-15) 19%
38,476 Working Age 61%
15,568 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Gorcott Hill 401 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Gorcott Hill is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

186 Violence & Sexual Offences
48 Shoplifting
43 Criminal Damage & Arson
36 Other Theft
20 Burglary
20 Public Order
15 Vehicle Crime
9 Drugs
8 Other Crime
5 Bicycle Theft
5 Robbery
4 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Danzey Train Station 1.9 miles
Wood End Train Station 2.3 miles
The Lakes (Warks) Train Station 3.3 miles
Redditch Train Station 3.6 miles
Wythall Train Station 3.6 miles
Earlswood (West Midlands) Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Pink Green 0.9 miles Trap's Green 0.9 miles Winyates Green 0.9 miles Moon's Moat 1.2 miles Aspley Heath 1.2 miles Holt End 1.4 miles Winyates 1.4 miles Branson's Cross 1.4 miles Baylis Green 1.4 miles Outhill 1.4 miles Carpenter's Hill 1.8 miles Matchborough 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Redditch
County Worcestershire
Ward Matchborough
Constituency Redditch
Parish Redditch, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in B98 30 shown View all streets

A435 4 Abberley Close 2 Abbotswood Close 2 Acanthus Road 2 Acton Close 1 Alcester Highway 1 Alcester Road 1 Alcester Street 1 Alder Carr Close 1 Alderhanger Lane 1 Aldington Close 1 Allensmore Close 1 Alvechurch Highway 3 Alveley Close 1 Alveston Close 1 Ansley Close 1 Archer Road 3 Ardens Close 1 Arley Close 1 Arrow Road North 2 Arrow Road South 1 Arrowdale Road 1 Arthur Street 6 Ashorne Close 2 Ashperton Close 2 Astley Close 3 Aston Close 1 Atcham Close 3 Atherstone Close 1 Atworth Close 1

Postcodes in B98 50 shown View all postcodes

B98 0AA B98 0AB B98 0AD B98 0AG B98 0AH B98 0AJ B98 0AL B98 0AN B98 0AP B98 0AQ B98 0AR B98 0AS B98 0AT B98 0AU B98 0AW B98 0AX B98 0AY B98 0AZ B98 0BA B98 0BB B98 0BD B98 0BE B98 0BF B98 0BG B98 0BH B98 0BJ B98 0BL B98 0BN B98 0BP B98 0BQ B98 0BS B98 0BT B98 0BU B98 0BW B98 0BX B98 0BY B98 0BZ B98 0DA B98 0DD B98 0DE B98 0DG B98 0DH B98 0DN B98 0DP B98 0DQ B98 0DS B98 0DT B98 0DZ B98 0EA B98 0EE