B98 7AN is a safe, established residential area on Watery Lane, 0.9km from Lodge Park in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Lodge Park ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00164559 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERY LANE, B98 7AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERY LANE, B98 7AN.
251
42
£ 45,100 /yr
52%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 7AN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 7AN. The average age is 41.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 241,000
14 sales · Mean £ 238,607
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 7AN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Academy
Oak Hill First School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Woodrow First School
Kingfisher School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Gemporia Ltd0.9 km
- Greenlands Post Office0.4 km
- S & G General Stores0.7 km
- Dal's Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Studley Road Social Club0.3 km
- Mayfly0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.9 km
- Joe's Jungle0.8 km
- Real Nosh0.8 km
- Coffee Day0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Wok Inn0.5 km
- Yorkie Square/Jaspers/Brunchin Out @ Catermotive0.8 km
- Don Pulento's0.8 km
- Andy's Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.1 km
- Alvechurch6.4 km
- Wood End7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Watery Lane0.2 km
- Watery Lane0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km
- Oakenshaw Road0.3 km
- Greenlands Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B987AN · Data under Open Government Licence