B98 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haseley Close, 0.5km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0AH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00164577 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASELEY CLOSE, B98 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASELEY CLOSE, B98 0AH.
272
38
£ 46,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B98 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AH. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,750
6 sales · Mean £ 96,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AH has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
Arrow Vale High School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Tenacres First School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Arrow Valley First School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Little Baking Co0.8 km
- Costers Convenience1.0 km
- Simply Local0.4 km
- KM Pienta0.1 km
- McColl's0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.5 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.4 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.4 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
- The Boot Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.9 km
- Danzey6.1 km
- Wood End6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jackfield Close0.1 km
- Felton Close0.2 km
- Jackfield Close0.2 km
- Felton Close0.2 km
- Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AH · Data under Open Government Licence