Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

BARFORD CLOSE, B98 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFORD CLOSE, B98 0BA.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 0BA spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B98 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barford Close, 0.3km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BA 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 0BA. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

8 sales · Mean £ 238,750

Flat

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Detached

£ 327,000

1 sales · Mean £ 327,000

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

B98 0BA has low crime rates — 27 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.8 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.8 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.9 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.4 km
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Simply Local0.2 km
  • KM Pienta0.5 km
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline1.0 km
  • Gardener's Retreat0.9 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.2 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.2 km
  • Danzey5.6 km
  • Wood End6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Munsley Close0.2 km
  • Allensmore Close0.2 km
  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Ledbury Close0.2 km