Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

SEVENACRES LANE, B98 8QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEVENACRES LANE, B98 8QX.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 8QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime24
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils0.3 km
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Church Hill Middle School

Good377 pupils0.5 km
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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.1 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.5 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lakeview Cafe0.8 km
  • Willow Trees Community Centre0.4 km
  • Way Cafe0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Desserts Redditch0.8 km
  • Church Hill Chippy0.4 km
  • Golden Wok0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Hair Factory0.7 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.8 km
  • Hills Retail0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
local_bar

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