Postcode B98 8LQ is located in an urban city, within the Greenlands & Lakeside ward of Redditch in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Arrow Valley & Ipsley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £52,035 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Arrow Valley Country Park.
Arrow Valley & Ipsley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Arrow Valley & Ipsley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £52,035 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 8LQ.
Arrow Valley & Ipsley near B98 8LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arrow Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrow Valley Country Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 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 | 9 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £189,500 |
10 year median price trend in Greenlands & Lakeside
In the B98 8LQ postcode area, located within Arrow Valley & Ipsley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch, B98 7LF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.