Postcode B98 7EJ 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 94.1 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 0.5 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 94.1 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 7EJ.
Southcrest near B98 7EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £386,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £226,250 |
| Terraced | 15 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the B98 7EJ postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.