Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

DUNCHURCH CLOSE, B98 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNCHURCH CLOSE, B98 0BG.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B98 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, B98 0BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £171k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

B98 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunchurch Close, 0.2km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00164576 (shared with 6 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 0BG. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 156,250

4 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

1 sales · Mean £ 172,000

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

B98 0BG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.4 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.8 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.1 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • KM Pienta0.3 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • Doghill Service Station0.9 km
  • Geraghtys0.6 km
  • Costers Convenience0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
  • The Boot Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Without Walls Community Church0.7 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.6 km
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.1 km
  • Danzey5.9 km
  • Wood End6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Atherstone Close0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.2 km
  • Claybrook Drive0.3 km