Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

EASEMORE ROAD, B98 8EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASEMORE ROAD, B98 8EY.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 8EY — age 38, 74% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

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

B98 8EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Easemore Road, 0.5km from Riverside in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 8EY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, down 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 8EY are sourced from Output Area E00164388 (shared with 13 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 8EY. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.3%
Asian / British Asian26.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 188,333

Terraced

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 145,666

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

Crime around B98 8EY is above average at 90 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 offences191
Anti-social behaviour48
Shoplifting30
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.4 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.3 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.3 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Wickes0.5 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Primark0.6 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.7 km
  • Abbeydale Post Office0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.2 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.5 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
  • The Queen's Head0.4 km
  • Abbeydale Community Club0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.6 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.6 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.6 km
  • Artisan Spice0.7 km
  • Just Grills0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bakes & Shakes0.5 km
  • Chopstix0.6 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.4 km
  • 360 Play Redditch0.7 km
  • Coffee#10.6 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.7 km
  • Alvechurch4.6 km
  • Barnt Green7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Trinity College0.0 km
  • Lady Harriet's Lane0.1 km
  • Lady Harriet's Lane0.1 km
  • Church Green0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km