Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

THRUXTON CLOSE, B98 0JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRUXTON CLOSE, B98 0JN.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /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 0JN 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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, B98 0JN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.

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

B98 0JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thruxton Close, 0.8km from Winyates in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0JN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. 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. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 7.9% year-on-year. 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 0JN are sourced from Output Area E00164619 (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 0JN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 186,428

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

Crime around B98 0JN is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences102
Shoplifting94
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.1 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.4 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils0.4 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.5 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.9 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils1.2 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Simply Local0.9 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Winyates Post Office0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Courtyard Eatery0.3 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.9 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.6 km
  • Cerrone's0.9 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.6 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.6 km
  • Sampan0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.3 km
  • Danzey5.9 km
  • Wood End6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Gregory's Church0.2 km
  • St. Gregory's Church0.2 km
  • Lowlands Lane0.2 km
  • Tillington Close Educ Stop0.2 km
  • Lowlands Lane0.3 km