Postcode B98 8HB is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Redditch Town & Abbeydale area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 386.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £40,075 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 386.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £40,075 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from B98 8HB.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale near B98 8HB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 8HB postcode area, located within Redditch Town & Abbeydale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 3 Redditch Ringway, Redditch, B97 4HL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Church Green Convenience Store | Church Green West, Redditch, B97 4EA | Walking directions to Church Green Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Trescott Road, Redditch, B98 7AH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Abbey Trading Centre, Redditch, B97 6RF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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: 16/01/2026.