The B98 8QS postcode is in Redditch, Worcestershire postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B98 |
| Ward | Church Hill |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Church Hill South |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Redditch |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Church Hill |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Redditch |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4549 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / Constrained renters / Urban Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Beoley(0.86 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Donnington Close(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Redditch(1.62 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moons Moat First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | B98 9HR (0.18 mi) | Details |
| Church Hill Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | B98 9LR (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Abbeywood First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | B98 9LR (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Arrow Valley First SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 3-9 | B98 0LH (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Ipsley CofE Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | B98 0UB (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Tenacres First SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-9 | B98 0PB (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE(0.83 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| winyates health centreActivewinyates health centre, winyates way, redditch, worcestershire | 01527513888 | B98 0NR |
The population of B988QS is 307 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1143), Between 35 to 44 (876), and Between 25 to 34 (867).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 262 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 24.
Regarding education, 84 adults have No qualifications, while 41 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (212), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (205).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (153), followed by Christian (133).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (52) followed by Semi-routine occupations (48), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (414), and 176 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1074) and European Union EU-8 (92).