B98 0SQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Bordesley in Redditch. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
Day-to-day life in B98 0SQ has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0SQ are sourced from Output Area E00171587 (shared with 608 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B98 0SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 0SQ.
550
36
£ 49,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 36, B98 0SQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0SQ. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 0SQ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE First School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Holyoakes Field First School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Birchensale Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Black Tap0.5 km
- Abbeydale Community Club0.7 km
- Redditch Snooker Centre0.8 km
- The Cricks0.9 km
- The Railway0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Building Bridges Community Centre0.5 km
- Lilaboti0.8 km
- Mezze Redditch0.7 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.6 km
- The Old Needleworks Cafe1.0 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Krispy Kreme Redditch0.8 km
- Caspian Pizza Redditch0.8 km
- Dino's Pizza And Grill0.6 km
- Hong Kong Star0.6 km
- The Crust0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Abbeydale Post Office0.7 km
- Chata Polska0.8 km
- Drinks World0.7 km
- Euro Supermarket0.8 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.8 km
- Alvechurch4.4 km
- Barnt Green6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's Store0.2 km
- Fishing Line Road0.2 km
- Fishing Line Road0.2 km
- Church Green0.2 km
- Lady Harriet's Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980SQ · Data under Open Government Licence