Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

FARNBOROUGH CLOSE, B98 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARNBOROUGH CLOSE, B98 0BQ.

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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 0BQ 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 13.8% year-on-year.

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

B98 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farnborough Close, 0.4km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0BQ 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,000

5 sales · Mean £ 180,400

Flat

£ 109,000

1 sales · Mean £ 109,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

B98 0BQ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.3 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.7 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.3 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • KM Pienta0.1 km
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • Geraghtys0.7 km
  • Costers Convenience0.9 km
  • Simply Local0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.9 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.5 km
  • The Boot Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Without Walls Community Church0.5 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.7 km
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.0 km
  • Danzey6.0 km
  • Wood End6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Felton Close0.1 km
  • Claybrook Drive0.2 km
  • Claybrook Drive0.3 km
  • Jackfield Close0.3 km