Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

HIGHLAND WAY, B98 7RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLAND WAY, B98 7RH.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 7RH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B98 7RH is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 18.9% year-on-year.

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

B98 7RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highland Way, 0.4km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 7RH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7RH are sourced from Output Area E00164518 (shared with 3 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 7RH. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

18 sales · Mean £ 156,663

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

B98 7RH has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good9 pupils0.6 km
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Woodrow First School

Good297 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils0.7 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.1 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.1 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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Crabbs Cross Academy

Good231 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Oasis @ Woodrow0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • Slim Chickens At Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Building Bridges Redditch CIC0.7 km
  • Dal's Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Gemporia Ltd0.9 km
  • Greenlands Post Office0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Mayfly0.8 km
  • South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • The Duck Inn0.7 km
  • The Woodrow0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tescos - Petrol Station0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Hotbite0.7 km
  • Rasoi Cottage1.0 km
  • Woodrow Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.5 km
  • Alvechurch7.2 km
  • Danzey8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bushley Close0.2 km
  • Bushley Close0.2 km
  • Milcote Close0.2 km
  • Wharrington Close0.2 km
  • Milcote Close0.2 km