B98 7LJ is a safe, established residential area on Wirehill Drive, 0.4km from Lodge Park in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Lodge Park ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 7LJ are sourced from Output Area E00164565 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIREHILL DRIVE, B98 7LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIREHILL DRIVE, B98 7LJ.
353
40
£ 44,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 7LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 7LJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7LJ. The average age is 39.8. 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
Terraced
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 7LJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oak Hill First School
Woodfield Academy
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Luke's CofE First School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Woodrow First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.7 km
- Eurest Services At Asda0.7 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Coffee Day0.5 km
- Costa0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Greenlands Post Office0.7 km
- S & G General Stores0.6 km
- Dal's Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mayfly0.7 km
- South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Studley Road Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazio Pizza & Kebab House0.9 km
- Andy's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery Redditch0.4 km
- Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Wok Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch1.6 km
- Alvechurch6.2 km
- Wood End7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Deer Barn Hill0.1 km
- Deer Barn Hill0.1 km
- Crabtree Close0.3 km
- Larkfield Road0.3 km
- Harport Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B987LJ · Data under Open Government Licence