Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

GRENDON CLOSE, B98 0EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENDON CLOSE, B98 0EG.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B98 0EG has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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.

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

B98 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grendon Close, 0.6km from Park Farm in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0EG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00164573 (shared with 4 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 0EG. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
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

£ 141,500

6 sales · Mean £ 161,000

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

B98 0EG has low crime rates — 44 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime11
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils1.1 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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Woodrow First School

Good297 pupils1.4 km
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The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good9 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Gemporia Ltd0.8 km
  • KM Pienta0.6 km
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.2 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.9 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.2 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.9 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.8 km
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.5 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.5 km
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.3 km
  • Danzey6.6 km
  • Wood End6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Morsefield Lane0.1 km
  • Morsefield Lane0.1 km
  • Ilmington Close0.1 km
  • llmington Close0.1 km
  • Breaches Lane0.3 km