B98 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ansley Close, 0.2km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B98 0AX represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00164585 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANSLEY CLOSE, B98 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANSLEY CLOSE, B98 0AX.
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 0AX — age 48, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AX. 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
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
Detached
£ 330,300
3 sales · Mean £ 317,700
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 280,400
Terraced
£ 222,000
3 sales · Mean £ 234,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AX has low crime rates — 23 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
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Arrow Vale High School
Tenacres First School
Kingfisher School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Little Baking Co0.5 km
- Costers Convenience0.7 km
- Simply Local0.3 km
- KM Pienta0.6 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dog Inn0.8 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.8 km
- The Boot Inn1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.8 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Gardener's Retreat0.8 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.3 km
- Danzey5.5 km
- Wood End6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Atherstone Close0.2 km
- Atherstone Close0.2 km
- Munsley Close0.3 km
- Allensmore Close0.3 km
- Ledbury Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AX · Data under Open Government Licence