Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B98 7SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B98 7SY.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B98 7SY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B98 7SY has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 7SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Industrial Estate, 0.4km from Park Farm in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 7SY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7SY are sourced from Output Area E00164519 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 7SY. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B98 7SY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils0.5 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Woodrow First School

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.1 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.1 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Gemporia Ltd0.2 km
  • Greenlands Post Office0.6 km
  • S & G General Stores0.9 km
  • Building Bridges Redditch CIC0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.5 km
  • The Woodrow0.5 km
  • Mayfly0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.3 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
  • Oasis @ Woodrow0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Hotbite0.5 km
  • Woodrow Chippy0.5 km
  • Subway Washford At BP Garage0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.9 km
  • Danzey7.2 km
  • Alvechurch7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Howard Road0.2 km
  • Howard Road0.2 km
  • Howard Road0.4 km
  • Howard Road0.4 km
  • Woodrow Centre0.5 km