Living in B98, Redditch
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B98 in Redditch. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Redditch: £243,843, down 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B98
103 recorded home sales on the streets around central B98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £65,000 to £695,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 SOUTHCREST ROAD, B98 7JH | detached | £276,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 10 ALDERS CLOSE, B98 7JD | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 38 BERRINGTON CLOSE, B98 0TG | terraced | £338,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 58 PITCHCOMBE CLOSE, B98 7HS | semi-detached | £278,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 145 STUDLEY ROAD, B98 7HG | terraced | £370,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 16 BERRINGTON CLOSE, B98 0TG | detached | £325,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Studley High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Arrow Valley First School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE First School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Abbeywood First School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
20 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.9% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
237 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Redditch's figures.
Common questions about B98
What is the average house price in B98?
The average sold price in Redditch is £243,843 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B98?
Prices in Redditch are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B98?
The median of 103 recorded sales around central B98 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £65,000 to £695,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B98?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central B98, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B98?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B98 at risk of flooding?
Central B98 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 237 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B98 safe?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B98 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B98 or B97, B98 or B80, B98 or B48.
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