B98 8QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abberley Close, 1.4km from Moon's Moat in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 8QZ 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.7% 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 8QZ are sourced from Output Area E00164470 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBERLEY CLOSE, B98 8QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBERLEY CLOSE, B98 8QZ.
308
41
£ 36,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 8QZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, B98 8QZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 40.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8QZ. The average age is 40.6. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Terraced
£ 110,000
2 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Flat
£ 98,500
4 sales · Mean £ 97,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 8QZ is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Moons Moat First School
Abbeywood First School
Church Hill Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Tenacres First School
Arrow Vale High School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Hair Factory0.8 km
- Hills Retail0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Church Hill Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Wok0.6 km
- Desserts Redditch0.9 km
- Cerrone's0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oast House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lakeview Cafe0.5 km
- Willow Trees Community Centre0.6 km
- Way Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.6 km
- Wood End5.7 km
- Alvechurch5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Abberley Close0.1 km
- Seven Acre Lane0.1 km
- Donnington Close0.2 km
- Oast House0.2 km
- Donnington Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B988QZ · Data under Open Government Licence