B98 Postcode District
B98 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Redditch Post town in Worcestershire
The B98 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B98 has a population of 50,297 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 11.72 square miles (30.35 square kilometres or 7,499.37 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the B98 postcode district is Redditch, which is located in Worcestershire, England. Other significant settlements include Ipsley, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Beoley, Church Hill North, and Moons Moat North Industrial Estate. The most significant post town in the district is Redditch.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B98 0, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B98 7, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B98 8, covers Redditch in Worcestershire.
The sector B98 9, covers Redditch and Beoley and Moons Moat North Industrial Estate in Worcestershire.
The post town for this district is REDDITCH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Redditch District (B) (766 postal codes), followed by the Bromsgrove District area (39 postal codes), and finally, the Stratford-on-Avon District area (10 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch | 1.63 | W |
| Henley-in-Arden | 5.37 | ESE |
| Alcester | 6.80 | SSE |
| Bromsgrove | 6.83 | WNW |
| Solihull | 8.88 | NE |
| Droitwich Spa | 10.67 | WSW |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 11.64 | SE |
| Birmingham | 11.71 | N |
| Halesowen | 11.95 | NW |
| Smethwick | 12.80 | NNW |
| Blackheath | 12.86 | NNW |
| Warwick | 13.44 | E |
| Rowley Regis | 13.46 | NNW |
| Kenilworth | 13.92 | E |
| Brierley Hill | 14.10 | NW |
| Stourbridge | 14.28 | NW |
| Oldbury | 14.31 | NNW |
| West Bromwich | 15.07 | NNW |
| Evesham | 15.14 | S |
| Coleshill | 15.43 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 881
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 293 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 205 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 8 | 173 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 80 |
| Beoley | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 32 |
| Moons Moat North Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 14 |
| Beoley | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 11 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 10 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 9 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 8 | 9 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 7 |
| Ipsley | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 4 |
| Ipsley | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 4 |
| Beoley | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 4 |
| Park Farm Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 3 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 3 |
| Park Farm Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 3 |
| Moons Moat North Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 2 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 8 | 2 |
| Park Farm Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 2 |
| Park Farm Industrial Estate | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 2 |
| Church Hill North | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 1 |
| Beoley | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 0 | 1 |
| Beoley | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 7 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B98 9 | 1 |
Street list for B98
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WINYATES CENTRE | 264 |
| RUSHOCK CLOSE | 212 |
| ARCHER ROAD | 196 |
| MILLSBRO ROAD | 163 |
| MARKET PLACE | 159 |
| MATCHBOROUGH WAY | 154 |
| CLEARWELL ROAD | 154 |
| SILVER STREET | 141 |
| OMBERSLEY CLOSE | 132 |
| HOLLOWAY LANE | 120 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4371 |
| Shoplifting | 951 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 844 |
| Other theft | 724 |
| Public order | 721 |
| Vehicle crime | 687 |
| Burglary | 444 |
| Drugs | 276 |
| Other crime | 260 |
| Possession of weapons | 129 |
| Robbery | 86 |
| Bicycle theft | 46 |
| Theft from the person | 42 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH GREEN EAST | REDDITCH | 19 | B98 8BP | View map | |
| ALCESTER STREET | REDDITCH | 17 | B98 8AE | View map | |
| WINYATES CENTRE | REDDITCH | 12 | B98 0NR | View map | |
| WOODROW CENTRE | REDDITCH | 11 | B98 7RY | View map | |
| BEOLEY ROAD WEST | REDDITCH | 10 | B98 8LR | View map | |
| IPSLEY STREET | REDDITCH | 10 | B98 7AE | View map | |
| WASHFORD DRIVE | REDDITCH | PARK FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 9 | B98 0GZ | View map |
| COLDFIELD DRIVE | REDDITCH | 8 | B98 7RU | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | REDDITCH | 8 | B98 8AA | View map | |
| TRESCOTT ROAD | REDDITCH | 8 | B98 7AH | View map | |
| MATCHBOROUGH WAY | REDDITCH | 7 | B98 0EP | View map | |
| SHAKESPEARE AVENUE | REDDITCH | 6 | B98 7LB | View map |
Schools in the district
Matchborough First School Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Matchborough Way , Matchborough East , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0GD
Headteacher: Mrs L Briers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Arrow Vale High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Matchborough Way , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0GF
Headteacher: Mr Ian Mellor (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Kingfisher School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Clifton Close , Matchborough , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0HF
Headteacher: Mr Jay Hart (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Roman Way First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Colts Lane , Winyates West , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0LH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Allen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Tenacres First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Quibury Close , Winyates East , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0PB
Headteacher: Miss C Marshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Winyates Way , Winyates , Redditch
Postcode: B98 0UB
Headteacher: Ms Angela Saul (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Holloway Lane , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7HA
Headteacher: Mr Lloyd Roberts (Prijncipal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodfield Academy
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Studley Road , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7HH
Headteacher: Mr Neil Straw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Oak Hill First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7JU
Headteacher: Miss Lynn Kelly (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodrow Centre , Studley Road , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7RY
Headteacher: Miss Teresita Moriani (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Woodrow Drive , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7UH
Headteacher: Mrs Marie McNamara (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodrow First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Longdon Close , Woodrow South , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7UZ
Headteacher: Mr Richard Kieran (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Longdon Close , Woodrow South , Woodrow , Redditch
Postcode: B98 7UZ
Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Hatton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Heart of Worcestershire College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , Redditch
Postcode: B98 8DW
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Dowse (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Easemore Road , Redditch
Postcode: B98 8HB
Headteacher: Mr Nigel Ford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
215 Easemore Road , Redditch
Postcode: B98 8HF
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Stephen's CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mabey Avenue , Redditch
Postcode: B98 8HW
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Callanan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
St George's CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stevenson Avenue , Redditch
Postcode: B98 8LU
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Bradbury (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Beoley First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beoley Lane , Beoley , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9AN
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Philp (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Skilts School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Gorcott Hill , Beoley , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9ET
Headteacher: Ms Melanie Keating (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Moons Moat First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cleeve Close , Church Hill , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9HR
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Joanne Fisher (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Church Hill Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9LR
Headteacher: Mr P Hume (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbeywood First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9LR
Headteacher: Mrs Diane Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbeywood First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9LR
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bates (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Church Hill Middle School
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Address:
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill , Redditch
Postcode: B98 9LR
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bates (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Centre Of Excellence | NO 5 TANHOUSE LANE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 9AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 107 ARCHER ROAD, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 8DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Matchborough Dental Practice | MATCHBOROUGH CENTRE, MATCHBOROUGH WAY, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0EP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Orchard Place | ORCHARD STREET, REDDITCH, B98 7DP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winyates Health Centre | WINYATES CENTRE, WINYATES WAY, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0NR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 513888 |
| 2 | Winyates Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | WINYATES CENTRE, WINYATES WAY, REDDITCH, B98 0NR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Maple View Medical Practice | UNIT 5, TANHOUSE LANE, REDDITCH, B98 9AA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Maple View Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | MAPLE VIEW SURGERY, TANHOUSE LANE, REDDITCH, B98 9AA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights Winyates Pharmacy | WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE, WINYATES CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0NR | PHARMACY | Call 01527 529277 |
| 2 | Chemist.net | 18 OXLEASOW ROAD, EAST MOONS MOAT, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0RE | PHARMACY | Call 08081 561686 |
| 3 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | COLDFIELD DRIVE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 7RU | PHARMACY | Call 01527 535847 |
| 4 | Stock And Lindsay Ltd | UNIT 3, MATCHBOROUGH CENTRE, MATCHBOROUGH WAY, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0EP | PHARMACY | Call 01527 501817 |
| 5 | Woodrow Pharmacy | 9 WOODROW CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 7RY | PHARMACY | Call 01527 501143 |
| 6 | Rowlands Pharmacy | CHURCHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, TANHOUSE LANE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 9AA | PHARMACY | Call 01527 65771 |
| 7 | Homeward Pharmacy | C/O CEVA LOGISTICS LTD, PIPERS ROAD, PARK FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, REDDITCH, B98 0HU | PHARMACY | Call 01225 580289 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redditch Extra | COLDFIELD DRIVE, OAKENSHAW, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 7RU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Winyates Opticians | UNIT 8, 17 WINYATES SHOPPING CENTRE, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 0NR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Mattoo Davinder (beoley) | CHURCH HILL FARM, BEOLEY, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 9AR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Asda Opticians - Redditch | ASDA OPTICIANS, JINNAH ROAD, SMALLWOOD, REDDITCH, B98 7ER | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £369,402 | 115 | £389,942 | 129 | £393,928 | 130 | £375,317 | 142 |
| Semi-detached | £252,723 | 134 | £247,870 | 176 | £247,527 | 181 | £241,067 | 195 |
| Terraced | £203,970 | 194 | £194,992 | 261 | £192,659 | 193 | £190,811 | 251 |
| Flats | £127,106 | 45 | £132,970 | 44 | £126,787 | 55 | £139,457 | 58 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M42 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.92
Average Driving Distance: 5.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 816
M42 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.34
Average Driving Distance: 5.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 816
M42 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.21
Average Driving Distance: 8.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 592
M42 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.03
Average Driving Distance: 10.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 224
M40 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.74
Average Driving Distance: 10.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 647
M5 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.43
Average Driving Distance: 9.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B98 0 | Redditch Delivery Office |
| B98 7 | Redditch Delivery Office |
| B98 8 | Redditch Delivery Office |
| B98 9 | Redditch Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 9 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 9 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the B98 postal code is REDDITCH followed by Beoley, and Moons Moat North Industrial Estate.
The B98 Postcode shares a border with B94 (Hockley Heath, Lapworth, Earlswood), B80 (STUDLEY, Mappleborough Green, Morton Bagot), B97 (REDDITCH, Callow Hill, Kingfisher Shopping Centre) and B48 (Alvechurch, Portway).
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