B98 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Ledbury Close, 0.5km from Winyates Green in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B98 0BS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00164580 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEDBURY CLOSE, B98 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY CLOSE, B98 0BS.
269
45
£ 46,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B98 0BS — age 45, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0BS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 246,000
10 sales · Mean £ 257,195
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
22 sales · Mean £ 233,679
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0BS has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Arrow Vale High School
Tenacres First School
Matchborough First School Academy
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Kingfisher School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Magicakes0.7 km
- The Little Baking Co0.2 km
- Costers Convenience0.3 km
- Simply Local0.3 km
- Refill For Life0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dog Inn1.0 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.7 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.7 km
- Gardener's Retreat1.0 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.5 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.5 km
- Sampan0.7 km
- Winyates Chippy0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.9 km
- Danzey5.6 km
- Wood End6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ledbury Close0.1 km
- Ledbury Close0.1 km
- Warwick Highway0.1 km
- Allensmore Close0.3 km
- Munsley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980BS · Data under Open Government Licence