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.
EASEMORE ROAD, B98 8EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASEMORE ROAD, B98 8EY.
400
38
£ 37,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Birchensale Middle School
Holyoakes Field First School
Oak Hill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Wickes0.5 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.5 km
- Primark0.6 km
- T.K.Maxx0.7 km
- Abbeydale Post Office0.6 km
- + 37 more
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
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, 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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B988EY · Data under Open Government Licence