Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

OTTER CLOSE, B98 0SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTER CLOSE, B98 0SJ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B98 0SJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £417k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.

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

B98 0SJ is a sought-after residential area on Otter Close, 0.3km from Winyates Green in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0SJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, up 20.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0SJ are sourced from Output Area E00164609 (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 0SJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

23 sales · Mean £ 398,467

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

B98 0SJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.5 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.7 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.1 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils1.2 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costers Convenience0.5 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Winyates Post Office0.9 km
  • Doghill Service Station0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Courtyard Eatery0.8 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.8 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Gardener's Retreat0.7 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cerrone's1.0 km
  • Sampan0.8 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.8 km
  • Greggs Redditch1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.3 km
  • Danzey4.9 km
  • Wood End5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Costers Lane0.2 km
  • Cheswick Close0.3 km
  • Cheswick Close0.3 km
  • Ardens Close0.4 km
  • Furze Lane0.4 km