Postcode B98 7DW 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 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southcrest is £46,116 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 75.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 per household in Southcrest is £46,116 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 7DW.
Southcrest near B98 7DW 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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 16 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £251,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the B98 7DW postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 7DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store | Ivor Road, Redditch, B97 4JJ | Walking directions to Mount Pleasant Post Office and Store |
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | 125-127 Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 4JX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch, B98 7ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Al-waris | Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AZ | Walking directions to Al-waris |
Annual council tax rates for Redditch district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.