Postcode B98 8YS 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 high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £45,100 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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 of residents in Arrow Valley & Ipsley is £45,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from B98 8YS.
Arrow Valley & Ipsley near B98 8YS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arrow Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Arrow Valley Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Greenland Park | Small | Walking directions to Greenland Park |
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 8YS postcode area, located within Arrow Valley & Ipsley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 8YS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch, B98 7LF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch, B98 0SW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 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.