Postcode B98 9LQ 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 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Riverside & Church Hill North is £55,501 per year. The nearest station is Redditch located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 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 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.8% 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 per household in Riverside & Church Hill North is £55,501 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B98 9LQ.
Riverside & Church Hill North near B98 9LQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 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 | 31 | £395,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in North
In the B98 9LQ postcode area, located within Riverside & Church Hill North, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B98 9LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Tanhouse Lane, Redditch, B98 9AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Churchill News & Convenience Store | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch, B98 8TA | Walking directions to Churchill News & Convenience Store |
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: 01/01/2026.