Postcode B98 8LU 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £37,600 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.7% 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 of residents in Redditch Town & Abbeydale is £37,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from B98 8LU.
Redditch Town & Abbeydale near B98 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £386,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £226,250 |
| Terraced | 15 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the B98 8LU postcode area, located within Redditch Town & Abbeydale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.