Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

THORNBURY LANE, B98 8SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBURY LANE, B98 8SE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 8SE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B98 8SE combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£350k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £350k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.

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

B98 8SE is a sought-after residential area on Thornbury Lane, 0.7km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

For serious buyers, B98 8SE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 14.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 8SE are sourced from Output Area E00164379 (shared with 11 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 8SE. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 333,333

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

B98 8SE has low crime rates — 25 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils0.6 km
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Church Hill Middle School

Good377 pupils0.6 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Church Hill Chippy0.8 km
  • Golden Wok0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Trees Community Centre0.9 km
  • Way Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.8 km
  • Alvechurch4.8 km
  • Wood End5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornbury Lane0.1 km
  • Thornbury Lane0.1 km
  • Icknield Street0.2 km
  • Lechlade Close0.3 km
  • Tanhouse Lane0.3 km