B98 0AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bishopstone Close, 0.4km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00164582 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPSTONE CLOSE, B98 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSTONE CLOSE, B98 0AT.
252
48
£ 46,200 /yr
49%
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 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AT. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,666
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AT has low crime rates — 24 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
Tenacres First School
Arrow Vale High School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Kingfisher School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Magicakes0.9 km
- The Little Baking Co0.3 km
- Costers Convenience0.4 km
- Simply Local0.3 km
- Refill For Life1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dog Inn0.8 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.9 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
- Gardener's Retreat0.8 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
- Sampan0.9 km
- Winyates Chippy0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.1 km
- Danzey5.5 km
- Wood End6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Allensmore Close0.1 km
- Munsley Close0.1 km
- Ledbury Close0.2 km
- Ledbury Close0.2 km
- Warwick Highway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AT · Data under Open Government Licence