Postcode B98 7BN is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Southcrest area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southcrest is £44,200 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southcrest has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Southcrest has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Southcrest is £44,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from B98 7BN.
Southcrest near B98 7BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the B98 7BN postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch, B98 7ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Al-waris | Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AZ | Walking directions to Al-waris |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 3 Redditch Ringway, Redditch, B97 4HL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.