B98 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cradley 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. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 18.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00164585 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRADLEY CLOSE, B98 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRADLEY CLOSE, B98 0AU.
304
48
£ 46,200 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AU — age 48, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £263k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AU. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Terraced
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AU has low crime rates — 29 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
Arrow Vale High School
Tenacres First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Kingfisher School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Magicakes0.9 km
- The Little Baking Co0.3 km
- Costers Convenience0.5 km
- Simply Local0.2 km
- Refill For Life1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dog Inn0.9 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.9 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
- Gardener's Retreat0.9 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.6 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.6 km
- Sampan0.9 km
- Winyates Chippy0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.1 km
- Danzey5.6 km
- Wood End6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ledbury Close0.1 km
- Ledbury Close0.1 km
- Allensmore Close0.2 km
- Munsley Close0.2 km
- Warwick Highway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AU · Data under Open Government Licence