Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B98 8DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 8DA.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 8DA 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B98 8DA has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B98 8DA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 8DA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 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 8DA. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
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.

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

Crime rates near B98 8DA are high at 173 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 offences360
Anti-social behaviour158
Shoplifting90
Public order73
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.3 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.8 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.3 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Wickes0.4 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Primark0.2 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.3 km
  • Abbeydale Post Office1.0 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.3 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.2 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.0 km
  • Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club1.0 km
  • The Queen's Head0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.3 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.7 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.7 km
  • Artisan Spice0.4 km
  • Just Grills0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.8 km
  • Bakes & Shakes0.1 km
  • Chopstix0.3 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.1 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.8 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.4 km
  • Alvechurch4.8 km
  • Barnt Green7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Green West- Church Green0.1 km
  • Church Green West0.1 km
  • Church Green West0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km