B98 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goosehill Close, 0.6km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00164575 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOOSEHILL CLOSE, B98 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOOSEHILL CLOSE, B98 0AB.
396
39
£ 46,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B98 0AB — age 39, 77% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AB. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 279,000
2 sales · Mean £ 279,000
Detached
£ 293,500
8 sales · Mean £ 284,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AB has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
Arrow Vale High School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Tenacres First School
Arrow Valley First School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Magicakes1.0 km
- The Little Baking Co0.7 km
- Costers Convenience0.8 km
- Simply Local0.3 km
- KM Pienta0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.7 km
- Eurest At Halfords0.9 km
- Courtyard Eatery1.0 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop1.0 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.2 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.2 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.2 km
- Sampan1.0 km
- Winyates Chippy1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.8 km
- Danzey6.1 km
- Wood End6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Felton Close0.2 km
- Matchborough CentreSTOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- Garway Close0.2 km
- Felton Close0.2 km
- Garway Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AB · Data under Open Government Licence