Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

WOLVERTON CLOSE, B98 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERTON CLOSE, B98 0AR.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

B98 0AR is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 97% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £402k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.

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

B98 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wolverton Close, 1.1km from Winyates in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, down 12.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00164581 (shared with 10 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 0AR. 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

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

13 sales · Mean £ 407,284

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

B98 0AR 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.2 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.4 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • KM Pienta0.9 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Winyates Post Office0.6 km
  • Magicakes0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.8 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.4 km
  • Courtyard Eatery0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
  • Sampan0.6 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.6 km
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.2 km
  • Danzey6.2 km
  • Wood End6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Warwick Highway0.3 km
  • Warwick Highway0.3 km
  • Ipsley Lane0.3 km
  • Lowlands Lane0.4 km
  • Ipsley Lane0.4 km