B98 8QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sevenacres Lane, 1.2km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 8QX is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 8QX are sourced from Output Area E00164461 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEVENACRES LANE, B98 8QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVENACRES LANE, B98 8QX.
222
39
£ 36,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 8QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B98 8QX is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8QX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,500
2 sales · Mean £ 250,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 8QX has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Moons Moat First School
Church Hill Middle School
Abbeywood First School
Arrow Valley First School
Beoley First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lakeview Cafe0.8 km
- Willow Trees Community Centre0.4 km
- Way Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Desserts Redditch0.8 km
- Church Hill Chippy0.4 km
- Golden Wok0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Hair Factory0.7 km
- Church Hill North News & Convenience0.8 km
- Hills Retail0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oast House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.7 km
- Wood End5.5 km
- Alvechurch5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Hill Church0.2 km
- Donnington Close0.3 km
- Heronfield Close0.3 km
- Donnington Close0.3 km
- Church Hill Medical Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B988QX · Data under Open Government Licence