B98 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Ipsley Church Lane, 0.8km 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 0AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00164568 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IPSLEY CHURCH LANE, B98 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSLEY CHURCH LANE, B98 0AJ.
384
47
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0AJ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. B98 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £567k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0AJ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 567,500
2 sales · Mean £ 567,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0AJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher School
Arrow Vale High School
Woodfield Academy
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Matchborough First School Academy
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Oak Hill First School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Eurest At Halfords0.6 km
- Oasis @ Woodrow1.0 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.8 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mayfly0.7 km
- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.5 km
- Studley Road Social Club1.0 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.9 km
- Hotbite1.0 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Gemporia Ltd0.7 km
- Greenlands Post Office0.7 km
- McColl's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.7 km
- Alvechurch6.9 km
- Danzey6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ipsley Lane0.5 km
- Ipsley Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B980AJ · Data under Open Government Licence