Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

HATFIELD CLOSE, B98 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATFIELD CLOSE, B98 0AD.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AD — age 39, 77% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hatfield Close, 0.6km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0AD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00164575 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AD. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

9 sales · Mean £ 274,277

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B98 0AD has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.3 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.4 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.1 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Magicakes0.8 km
  • The Little Baking Co0.6 km
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Simply Local0.3 km
  • Refill For Life0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.9 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.9 km
  • Courtyard Eatery0.8 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.8 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.2 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.2 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.2 km
  • Sampan0.8 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.8 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.7 km
  • Danzey6.0 km
  • Wood End6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Garway Close0.1 km
  • Garway Close0.1 km
  • Matchborough CentreSTOP CODE NOT USED0.1 km
  • Matchborough Centre0.2 km
  • Matchborough Centre0.2 km