Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

FELTON CLOSE, B98 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

380

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0AQ 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AQ — age 35, 41% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.

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

B98 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felton Close, 0.4km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0AQ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00164586 (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 0AQ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 153,000

9 sales · Mean £ 157,666

Semi-Detached

£ 118,500

1 sales · Mean £ 118,500

Flat

£ 68,000

1 sales · Mean £ 68,000

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

B98 0AQ has low crime rates — 38 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime10
Public order7

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 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.6 km
  • Costers Convenience0.7 km
  • Simply Local0.1 km
  • KM Pienta0.3 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.8 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.6 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.1 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.9 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
  • The Boot Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.9 km
  • Danzey5.9 km
  • Wood End6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Ledbury Close0.3 km