B98 7ST is a safe, established residential area on Clews Road, 0.7km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Headless Cross and Oakenshaw ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 7ST is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 7ST are sourced from Output Area E00164539 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEWS ROAD, B98 7ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEWS ROAD, B98 7ST.
258
39
£ 42,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 7ST falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in B98 7ST — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 7ST. The average age is 39.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 7ST has low crime rates — 34 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
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Woodrow First School
Crabbs Cross Academy
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodfield Academy
Oak Hill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kap Store0.5 km
- The Wine Shop0.9 km
- Crabbs Cross Post Office0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Duck Inn0.4 km
- The Eagle0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Slim Chickens At Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
- McDonalds0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rasoi Cottage0.6 km
- KFC0.0 km
- Mayflower0.8 km
- Merchants Fish Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tescos - Petrol Station0.7 km
- The Co-op Redditch0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.7 km
- Alvechurch7.5 km
- Danzey8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clews Road0.1 km
- Clews Road0.1 km
- Greenlands Drive0.2 km
- Greenlands Drive0.2 km
- Coldfield Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B987ST · Data under Open Government Licence