B98 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ipsley Lane, 1.1km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
For serious buyers, B98 0AP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 97% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £728k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00164581 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IPSLEY LANE, B98 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSLEY LANE, B98 0AP.
275
57
£ 45,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B98 0AP is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 97% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £728k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AP. The average age is 56.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 682,000
3 sales · Mean £ 640,666
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AP 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.
school Local Schools
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Tenacres First School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- KM Pienta0.8 km
- McColl's0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Winyates Post Office0.7 km
- Magicakes0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.6 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Starbucks0.7 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.7 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.8 km
- Eurest At Halfords0.4 km
- Courtyard Eatery0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Carp Chippy0.3 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.3 km
- Sampan0.8 km
- Winyates Chippy0.8 km
- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.2 km
- Danzey6.3 km
- Wood End6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ipsley Lane0.2 km
- Ipsley Lane0.2 km
- Matchborough Centre0.3 km
- Matchborough Centre0.3 km
- Matchborough CentreSTOP CODE NOT USED0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AP · Data under Open Government Licence