Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B98 0DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 0DZ.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 39, B98 0DZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

B98 0DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Matchborough 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.

Within the B98 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00164576 (shared with 6 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 0DZ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2026-02)

B98 0DZ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils1.0 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.3 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.3 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co1.0 km
  • Simply Local0.5 km
  • KM Pienta0.3 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Geraghtys0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.5 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.7 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.5 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.8 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.8 km
  • Miller And Carter Washford Mill1.0 km
  • The Boot Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.2 km
  • Danzey6.0 km
  • Wood End6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Claybrook Drive0.1 km
  • Claybrook Drive0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Atherstone Close0.3 km
  • Atherstone Close0.3 km