Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

CHERINGTON CLOSE, B98 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERINGTON CLOSE, B98 0BB.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 0BB — age 43, 82% ownership, 4% 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 down 11.9% year-on-year.

home £280,187 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Cherington Close, 0.2km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00164584 (shared with 3 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 0BB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 299,000

Semi-Detached

£ 238,500

12 sales · Mean £ 234,000

Terraced

£ 256,500

1 sales · Mean £ 256,500

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

B98 0BB has low crime rates — 31 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.0 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 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 Co0.5 km
  • Costers Convenience0.7 km
  • Simply Local0.1 km
  • KM Pienta0.4 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.9 km
  • Gardener's Retreat1.0 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.1 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dog Inn1.0 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
  • The Boot Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.6 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.6 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.1 km
  • Danzey5.7 km
  • Wood End6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.2 km
  • Ledbury Close0.3 km
  • Felton Close0.3 km