B98 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Washford in Redditch. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
Day-to-day life in B98 0DT has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00164577 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B98 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 0DT.
272
38
£ 46,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0DT 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.
Area Character
B98 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0DT. The average age is 38.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
B98 0DT has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher School
Matchborough First School Academy
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Studley Infants' School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Arrow Vale High School
Woodrow First School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.4 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Studley Sports Centre0.5 km
- Studley Cricket Club1.0 km
- Miller And Carter Washford Mill0.2 km
- The Boot Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Subway Washford At BP Garage0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KM Pienta0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.2 km
- Danzey6.8 km
- Wood End7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heming Road0.2 km
- Heming Road0.2 km
- Claybrook Drive roundabout0.2 km
- BKL Factory0.2 km
- BKL Factory0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B980DT · Data under Open Government Licence