Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B98 7HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 7HA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B98 7HA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B98 7HA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from St Georges in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Lodge Park ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 7HA represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00164560 (shared with 6 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 7HA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

B98 7HA has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting39
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.0 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.3 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils0.6 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.8 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.1 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • T.K.Maxx1.0 km
  • Abbeydale Post Office1.0 km
  • Chata Polska0.5 km
  • Euro Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club1.0 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.8 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.9 km
  • The Queen's Head0.8 km
  • Abbeydale Community Club1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Justgrills0.7 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.4 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.4 km
  • Artisan Spice0.8 km
  • Just Grills0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.5 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.5 km
  • 360 Play Redditch1.0 km
  • Coffee#10.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch1.3 km
  • Alvechurch5.6 km
  • Wood End7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Bede's School0.0 km
  • St. Bede's School0.1 km
  • Sillins Avenue0.1 km
  • Sillins Avenue0.2 km
  • Arthur Street0.2 km