Postcode B98 9BE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Alvechurch South ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 9BE.
Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End near B98 9BE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £476,000 in Alvechurch South area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £580,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £397,250 |
| Terraced | 6 | £317,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alvechurch South
In the B98 9BE postcode area, located within Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Churchill News & Convenience Store | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch, B98 8TA | Walking directions to Churchill News & Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.