B98 9BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Beoley in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch South ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For serious buyers, B98 9BD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9BD are sourced from Output Area E00163861 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B98 9BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 9BD.
260
51
£ 49,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 9BD 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.
Area Character
B98 9BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 9BD. The average age is 50.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
B98 9BD has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbeywood First School
Church Hill Middle School
Moons Moat First School
Beoley First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Church Hill North News & Convenience0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Way Cafe1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Wok1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.7 km
- Alvechurch4.4 km
- Wood End5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lechlade Close0.4 km
- Icknield Street0.4 km
- Thornbury Lane0.5 km
- Ridings Lane0.5 km
- Thornbury Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B989BD · Data under Open Government Licence