Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

FELTON CLOSE, B98 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON CLOSE, B98 0AG.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AG — age 37, 50% ownership, 20% 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 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felton Close, 0.5km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00164583 (shared with 3 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 0AG. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 156,000

13 sales · Mean £ 154,038

Flat

£ 87,000

1 sales · Mean £ 87,000

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

B98 0AG has low crime rates — 41 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.2 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.9 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.0 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.3 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.6 km
  • Costers Convenience0.8 km
  • Simply Local0.2 km
  • KM Pienta0.2 km
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.7 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.5 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.2 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.3 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.3 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.8 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.3 km
  • The Boot Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.8 km
  • Danzey6.0 km
  • Wood End6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Matchborough CentreSTOP CODE NOT USED0.3 km