Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B98 8DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences336
Anti-social behaviour136
Shoplifting93
Public order64
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.7 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.2 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.3 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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

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