Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

IPSLEY CHURCH LANE, B98 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSLEY CHURCH LANE, B98 0AJ.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B98 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £567k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.

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

B98 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Ipsley Church Lane, 0.8km from Park Farm in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00164568 (shared with 11 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 0AJ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 567,500

2 sales · Mean £ 567,500

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

B98 0AJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils1.0 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.0 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Eurest At Halfords0.6 km
  • Oasis @ Woodrow1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.8 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Mayfly0.7 km
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.5 km
  • Studley Road Social Club1.0 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.9 km
  • Hotbite1.0 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Gemporia Ltd0.7 km
  • Greenlands Post Office0.7 km
  • McColl's0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.7 km
  • Alvechurch6.9 km
  • Danzey6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ipsley Lane0.5 km
  • Ipsley Lane0.5 km