B98 — REDDITCH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B98

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B98 is £319,020, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B98 cost 11.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B98 have fallen 30.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£385,473	369
Semi-detached	£249,067	484
Terraced	£196,946	632
Flat	£128,912	139
All types	£319,020	1700

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B98

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 66.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B98 has a crime rate 19% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

25.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B98

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B98 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tenacres First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Woodrow First School	Primary	Good	mi
Moons Moat First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Heart of Worcestershire College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

87,847

Population

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

34.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B98 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B98 is collected by Redditch. The Band D rate is £2,087/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B98 — REDDITCH

Area Summary

B98 (REDDITCH) offers property prices near the national average (£319,020), low crime (19% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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£293K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B98?

The average house price in B98 (REDDITCH) is £319,020, based on 1700 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 30.2% over the past year.

Is B98 a safe area to live?

Crime in B98 is close to the national average at 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B98?

There are 23 schools in or near B98. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B98?

Council tax in B98 is collected by Redditch. The Band D rate is £2,087 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B98?

The average broadband download speed in B98 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B98 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in B98 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 87,847.