B98 8HX is a sought-after residential area on Millrace Road, 0.1km from Bordesley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B98 8HX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 18.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 8HX are sourced from Output Area E00164385 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLRACE ROAD, B98 8HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLRACE ROAD, B98 8HX.
284
40
£ 49,500 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B98 8HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8HX. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
8 sales · Mean £ 211,125
Terraced
£ 197,500
2 sales · Mean £ 197,500
Detached
£ 276,500
2 sales · Mean £ 276,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 8HX has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Holyoakes Field First School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Birchensale Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Wickes0.9 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.8 km
- Forge Mill Stores0.2 km
- La Stegaru0.9 km
- Local Store0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.6 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite1.0 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
- The Queen's Head0.8 km
- Black Tap0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mickys Chippy0.9 km
- Redditch Pizza0.9 km
- Papa Johns - Redditch0.8 km
- Brooklyn Mad Dog0.9 km
- Caprinos0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bakes & Shakes0.9 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.9 km
- Building Bridges Community Centre0.8 km
- Mezze Redditch0.9 km
- Pepes Piri Piri0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch1.1 km
- Alvechurch4.3 km
- Barnt Green6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's Store0.2 km
- Forge Mill Road0.2 km
- Forge Mill Road0.2 km
- Meadowhill Road0.3 km
- Meadowhill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B988HX · Data under Open Government Licence