Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

LEDBURY CLOSE, B98 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDBURY CLOSE, B98 0BS.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.5 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dog Inn1.0 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.5 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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

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