Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

EASENHALL LANE, B98 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASENHALL LANE, B98 0BJ.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

39

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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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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

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

B98 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Easenhall Lane, 0.5km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0BJ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00164575 (shared with 7 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 0BJ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

11 sales · Mean £ 191,484

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

B98 0BJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.2 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.1 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.3 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.8 km
  • Costers Convenience0.9 km
  • Simply Local0.3 km
  • KM Pienta0.1 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.6 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.5 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.8 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
  • The Boot Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.9 km
  • Danzey6.1 km
  • Wood End6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Jackfield Close0.2 km
  • Jackfield Close0.2 km
  • Arrow Valley Social Club0.3 km