B98 9HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greystone Close, 1.1km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 9HU 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 9HU are sourced from Output Area E00164459 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREYSTONE CLOSE, B98 9HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYSTONE CLOSE, B98 9HU.
297
35
£ 36,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 9HU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 9HU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 9HU. The average age is 34.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 106,500
2 sales · Mean £ 106,500
Terraced
£ 140,000
8 sales · Mean £ 140,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 9HU is moderate at 50 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
Abbeywood First School
Church Hill Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Beoley First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lakeview Cafe0.9 km
- Willow Trees Community Centre0.3 km
- Way Cafe0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Desserts Redditch0.7 km
- Church Hill Chippy0.3 km
- Golden Wok0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Hair Factory0.7 km
- Church Hill North News & Convenience0.8 km
- Hills Retail0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oast House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.8 km
- Wood End5.4 km
- Alvechurch5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Hill Church0.2 km
- Church Hill Medical Centre0.2 km
- Church Hill Pharmacy0.2 km
- Church Hill Medical Centre0.3 km
- Church Hill Pharmacy0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B989HU · Data under Open Government Licence