Postcode B98 7ER 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 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southcrest is £46,116 per year. The nearest station is Redditch, 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 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Southcrest is £46,116 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from B98 7ER.
Southcrest near B98 7ER 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £383,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £237,250 | £259 |
| Terraced | 30 | £202,500 | £231 |
| Flats | 29 | £130,000 | £222 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £289,950 | £114,000 | £188,000 | £136,850 |
| 2017 | £312,500 | £112,500 | £216,000 | £162,500 |
| 2018 | £334,995 | £98,000 | £210,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £304,995 | £118,000 | £233,500 | £162,000 |
| 2020 | £365,000 | £101,000 | £225,000 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £126,750 | £232,500 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £129,000 | £245,000 | £187,750 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £125,750 | £239,875 | £193,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £120,000 | £262,500 | £189,345 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £132,500 | £262,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £392,000 | £128,500 | £225,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £195 | £188 | £157 |
| 2017 | £241 | £188 | £199 | £164 |
| 2018 | £261 | £201 | £224 | £190 |
| 2019 | £273 | £209 | £224 | £172 |
| 2020 | £265 | £209 | £201 | £173 |
| 2021 | £262 | £201 | £225 | £187 |
| 2022 | £297 | £202 | £233 | £218 |
| 2023 | £291 | £212 | £252 | £205 |
| 2024 | £292 | £228 | £279 | £198 |
| 2025 | £293 | £225 | £252 | £230 |
| 2026 | £300 | £201 | £259 | £200 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B98 7ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 59, Marsden Road, Redditch, B98 7BL | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 75, Marsden Road, Redditch, B98 7BL | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 34, Britannia Close, Redditch, B98 7BN | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 39, Britannia Close, Redditch, B98 7BN | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 37, Britannia Close, Redditch, B98 7BN | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the B98 7ER postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch, B98 7ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Al-waris | Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AZ | Walking directions to Al-waris |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 3 Redditch Ringway, Redditch, B97 4HL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
Elected local representatives for B98 7ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Slim
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Bloore
Redditch - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B98 7ER records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B98 7ER in Southcrest is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B98 7ER, including St Bede's Catholic Middle School (Good), Oak Hill First School and St George's CofE First School and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B98 7ER is Redditch, about 970 m away.
B98 7ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Redditch covering B98 7ER is Chris Bloore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Slim (Labour Party).