Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

B98 9BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 9BD.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils1.0 km
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Church Hill Middle School

Good377 pupils1.0 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils1.5 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.5 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Way Cafe1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.5 km
fastfood

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