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.
B98 7HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 7HA.
231
48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Oak Hill First School
Woodfield Academy
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St Stephen's CofE First School
St Luke's CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B987HA · Data under Open Government Licence