Redditch is a town and non-metropolitan district with borough status located in Worcestershire, England. As of 2021, the town recorded a population of 81,637, while the wider district had a population of 87,037.
Historically, Redditch became a prominent industrial center during the 1800s, specifically for the manufacturing of needles and fishing tackle. By the end of the 19th century, the town and its surrounding areas were responsible for producing approximately 90% of the world's needles.