Postcode B98 9LJ is located in an urban city, within the North 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 91.6 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 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Riverside & Church Hill North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Riverside & Church Hill North has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 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 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Riverside & Church Hill North is £49,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 9LJ.
Riverside & Church Hill North near B98 9LJ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £376,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £194,000 |
10 year median price trend in North
In the B98 9LJ postcode area, located within Riverside & Church Hill North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Tanhouse Lane, Redditch, B98 9AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 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.