Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

AVENBURY CLOSE, B98 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENBURY CLOSE, B98 0AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

304

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AY — 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. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.

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

B98 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Avenbury Close, 0.4km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0AY 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00164585 (shared with 5 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 0AY. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 228,500

4 sales · Mean £ 241,750

Detached

£ 257,000

7 sales · Mean £ 273,285

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

B98 0AY has low crime rates — 28 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.7 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.7 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.9 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils1.1 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 Co0.4 km
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Simply Local0.3 km
  • KM Pienta0.7 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.7 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.8 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Gardener's Retreat0.7 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.2 km
  • Danzey5.5 km
  • Wood End6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Munsley Close0.1 km
  • Allensmore Close0.1 km
  • Ledbury Close0.3 km
  • Ledbury Close0.3 km
  • Atherstone Close0.3 km