Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

EARDISLEY CLOSE, B98 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARDISLEY CLOSE, B98 0BX.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B98 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

B98 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eardisley Close, 0.5km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BX is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00164586 (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 0BX. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 197,500

5 sales · Mean £ 174,100

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

B98 0BX has low crime rates — 35 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.4 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.8 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Magicakes0.9 km
  • The Little Baking Co0.4 km
  • Costers Convenience0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.1 km
  • Refill For Life0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.9 km
  • Courtyard Eatery0.9 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
  • Sampan0.9 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.9 km
  • Danzey5.7 km
  • Wood End6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ledbury Close0.1 km
  • Ledbury Close0.1 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.3 km