B98 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haseley Close, 0.5km from Washford in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00164574 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HASELEY CLOSE, B98 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HASELEY CLOSE, B98 0BW.
428
35
£ 46,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, B98 0BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0BW. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,780
6 sales · Mean £ 197,593
Semi-Detached
£ 152,000
1 sales · Mean £ 152,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0BW has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
Arrow Vale High School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Tenacres First School
Arrow Valley First School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Little Baking Co0.9 km
- Simply Local0.5 km
- KM Pienta0.1 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- Geraghtys1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.4 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.3 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.5 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.5 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.5 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.5 km
- Miller And Carter Washford Mill1.0 km
- The Boot Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.8 km
- Danzey6.2 km
- Wood End6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Jackfield Close0.1 km
- Arrow Valley Social Club0.1 km
- Arrow Valley Social Club0.1 km
- Jackfield Close0.1 km
- Felton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B980BW · Data under Open Government Licence