Postcode B98 7LU is located in an urban city, within the Greenlands & Lakeside ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Southcrest area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Southcrest has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Southcrest has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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 7LU.
Southcrest near B98 7LU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Greenlands & Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £184,500 |
10 year median price trend in Greenlands & Lakeside
In the B98 7LU postcode area, located within Southcrest, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 7LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | S&G General Store | 5-7 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Redditch, B98 7QY | Walking directions to S&G General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch, B98 7LF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch, B98 7ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Greenlands Post Office | 170-172 Studley Road, Redditch, B98 7HL | Walking directions to Greenlands Post Office |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.