B98 7PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakenshaw Road, 0.4km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B98 7PR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 7PR are sourced from Output Area E00164513 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKENSHAW ROAD, B98 7PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKENSHAW ROAD, B98 7PR.
328
41
£ 39,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 7PR 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
B98 7PR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 73% 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 7PR. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 7PR has low crime rates — 28 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
Woodfield Academy
Oak Hill First School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow First School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
St Luke's CofE First School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Oasis @ Woodrow0.9 km
- Coffee Day0.8 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Slim Chickens At Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Building Bridges Redditch CIC0.9 km
- Dal's Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Gemporia Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mayfly0.5 km
- South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Studley Road Social Club0.8 km
- The Duck Inn0.9 km
- The Woodrow0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tescos - Petrol Station0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Andy's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery Redditch0.8 km
- Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Hotbite0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.0 km
- Alvechurch6.7 km
- Wood End8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Granhill Close0.1 km
- Granhill Close0.1 km
- Harport Road0.1 km
- Harport Road0.1 km
- STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B987PR · Data under Open Government Licence