Postcode B98 8HY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Greenlands & Lakeside ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Riverside & Church Hill North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Riverside & Church Hill North is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Riverside & Church Hill North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Riverside & Church Hill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Riverside & Church Hill North is £49,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from B98 8HY.
Riverside & Church Hill North near B98 8HY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Redditch | N/A | Walking directions to Redditch |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £223,625 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 | 35 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Greenlands & Lakeside
In the B98 8HY postcode area, located within Riverside & Church Hill North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Abbey Trading Centre, Redditch, B97 6RF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Gibbs Road, Redditch, B98 8JE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.