Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B98 postcode area, covering Redditch and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£166,737
Median price
£138,750
5-year trend
+28.4%
Total sales
23,432
The B98 area has 697 individual postcodes with 23,432 registered sales. Prices are +58.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Redditch. The five-year price movement is +28.4%.
A Worcestershire new town with direct rail links to Birmingham New Street, a large retail park and affordable modern housing within the West Midlands green belt.
🚆 Main station
Redditch
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
B98 averages £166,737, placing it in the affordable category, +58.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 23,432 recorded sales across 697 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B98 is +28.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B98 7YP
£104,511 avg · 210 sales
B98 7YW
£130,969 avg · 181 sales
B98 7PF
£122,323 avg · 172 sales
B98 8ET
£95,823 avg · 159 sales
B98 8QF
£113,695 avg · 157 sales
B98 7BZ
£145,636 avg · 153 sales
B98 0PR
£125,854 avg · 131 sales
B98 7HS
£167,563 avg · 129 sales
B98 9LJ
£140,638 avg · 126 sales
This B98 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B98 postcode area is £166,737, based on 23,432 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Redditch.
Properties in B98 average £166,737, which is +58.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£138,750) is 16.8% below the average (£166,737), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in B98 have moved +28.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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