B98 8DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Redditch in Redditch. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
Within the B98 district, this postcode is characterised by a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00164392 (shared with 143 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B98 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 8DW.
434
32
£ 37,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 8DW 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
With 39% social renting, B98 8DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8DW. 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
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)
Crime rates near B98 8DW are high at 204 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
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Birchensale Middle School
Holyoakes Field First School
Oak Hill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Wickes0.3 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.2 km
- Primark0.3 km
- T.K.Maxx0.4 km
- Abbeydale Post Office0.9 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.2 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.3 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.1 km
- The Queen's Head0.1 km
- The Woodland Cottage0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Justgrills0.3 km
- Mickys Chippy0.6 km
- Redditch Pizza0.6 km
- Artisan Spice0.4 km
- Just Grills0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.8 km
- Bakes & Shakes0.2 km
- Chopstix0.4 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.2 km
- Eurest Services At Asda0.8 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Appletree West House1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch0.5 km
- Alvechurch4.8 km
- Barnt Green7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Church Green West- Church Green0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
- Church Green West0.2 km
- Church Green West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B988DW · Data under Open Government Licence