The postcode B98 7SF is located in Redditch, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in September 1991 and is an active postcode. B98 7SF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B98 7SF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B98 7SF as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to B98 7SF is Little Forge Road which is centered 71 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Howard Road and is 190 m away. The closest railway station is Redditch Rail Station, 3.19 km away.
The closest primary school to B98 7SF (for ages 11 and under) is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Studley. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 21, 2011. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Tudor Grange Academy Redditch. The last OFSTED inspection on January 19, 2022 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B98 7SF is Wilmcote Sports And Social Club and is 12.32 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 16, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 66.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B98 7SF is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B98 7SF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B98 7SF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B98 7SF
| Introduction | September 1991 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B98 7SF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic First School | Academy | 5-9 | 465 m | |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 692 m |
| Woodrow First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 720 m |
| Kingfisher School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 786 m |
| Matchborough First School Academy | Academy | 3-9 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 1.1 km |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy | Academy | 13-18 | Outstanding (December 5, 2018) | 1.3 km |
| Woodfield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| Oak Hill First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (November 6, 2018) | 1.66 km |
| Studley Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.93 km | |
| Arrow Valley First School | Academy | 3-9 | 1.98 km | |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 2.02 km |
| Tenacres First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.1 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Studley | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2011) | 2.11 km |
| Studley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 17, 2011) | 2.15 km |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery | Academy | 3-9 | 2.33 km | |
| Crabbs Cross Academy | Academy | 5-9 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 2.41 km |
| Studley St Mary's CofE Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 19, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 2.56 km |
| Moons Moat First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 2.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B98 7SF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmcote Sports And Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 12.32 km | |
| Wilmcote Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 12.39 km | |
| Lark Rise Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 28, 2019 | 12.75 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B98 7SF - Data from Apr 2022
| Howard Road | 190 m | |
| Frederick Eary House | 365 m | |
| Frederick Eary House | 373 m | |
| Woodrow Centre | 403 m | |
| Woodrow Centre | 420 m | |
| Redditch Rail Station | 3.19 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 47.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B98 7SF - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.05 km | |
| Wirehill Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Red Hill | 1.53 km | |
| Lodge Pool | 1.77 km | |
| Arrow Valley Lake | 1.78 km | |
| Rough Hill Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Oakenshaw Wood | 2.11 km | |
| The Moors | 2.13 km | |
| Brookfield Plantation | 2.27 km | |
| Southcrest Wood | 2.29 km | |
| New Coppice | 2.51 km | |
| Moon's Moat | 2.66 km | |
| Summerhouse Hill | 2.84 km | |
| November Wood | 2.87 km | |
| Stonepits Copse | 2.88 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B98 7SF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 66.3 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.3 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for B98 7SF - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.28840200 |
| Longitude | -1.90887000 |
| OS Easting | 406313 |
| OS Northing | 0265589 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Redditch |
| County Electorial Division | Arrow Valley West ED |
| Electoral Ward | Greenlands |
| Local Authority District | Redditch |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: Worcestershire |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000236 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Worcestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33019470 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Redditch 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Redditch 009A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |