Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

NORTON CLOSE, B98 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON CLOSE, B98 0BL.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B98 0BL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0BL offers 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. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00164582 (shared with 4 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 0BL. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

3 sales · Mean £ 421,666

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

B98 0BL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.6 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.7 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.9 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.9 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.9 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Magicakes0.9 km
  • The Little Baking Co0.3 km
  • Costers Convenience0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.4 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.6 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Courtyard Eatery1.0 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
  • Gardener's Retreat0.6 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.4 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.9 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.9 km
  • Sampan0.9 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.3 km
  • Danzey5.3 km
  • Wood End5.8 km

Bus Stops

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