B98 0TQ is a safe, established residential area on Charlecote Close, 1.3km from Park Farm in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0TQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0TQ are sourced from Output Area E00164568 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARLECOTE CLOSE, B98 0TQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLECOTE CLOSE, B98 0TQ.
384
47
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0TQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B98 0TQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0TQ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,000
15 sales · Mean £ 308,596
Terraced
£ 271,000
3 sales · Mean £ 268,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0TQ has low crime rates — 40 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
Arrow Vale High School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Kingfisher School
Matchborough First School Academy
Tenacres First School
Woodfield Academy
Moons Moat First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColl's0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Winyates Post Office0.8 km
- Hills Retail0.9 km
- Magicakes0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.8 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Starbucks0.3 km
- Without Walls Community Church1.0 km
- Joe's Jungle1.0 km
- Real Nosh1.0 km
- Eurest At Halfords0.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
- Sampan0.8 km
- Winyates Chippy0.8 km
- Yorkie Square At Catermotive1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.9 km
- Danzey6.4 km
- Wood End6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Lowlands Lane0.4 km
- Ipsley Lane0.4 km
- Lowlands Lane0.4 km
- Ipsley Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B980TQ · Data under Open Government Licence