Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B98 9JP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

282

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 9JP 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 80% of tenure in B98 9JP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B98 9JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 9JP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9JP are sourced from Output Area E00164478 (shared with 5 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 9JP. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B98 9JP 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime18
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils0.2 km
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Church Hill Middle School

Good377 pupils0.2 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils0.4 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Hair Factory0.6 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Burger Off1.0 km
  • Church Hill Chippy0.1 km
  • Golden Wok0.1 km
  • Desserts Redditch0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oast House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Trees Community Centre0.2 km
  • Way Cafe0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.9 km
  • Wood End5.2 km
  • Alvechurch5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Hill Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Church Hill Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Church Hill Medical Centre0.1 km
  • Church Hill Medical Centre0.1 km
  • St John Fisher School0.1 km