B98 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Cherington Close, 0.2km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00164584 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERINGTON CLOSE, B98 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERINGTON CLOSE, B98 0BB.
338
43
£ 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 0BB — age 43, 82% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0BB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 299,000
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
12 sales · Mean £ 234,000
Terraced
£ 256,500
1 sales · Mean £ 256,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0BB has low crime rates — 31 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
Arrow Vale High School
Kingfisher School
Tenacres First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Little Baking Co0.5 km
- Costers Convenience0.7 km
- Simply Local0.1 km
- KM Pienta0.4 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.9 km
- Gardener's Retreat1.0 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.1 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dog Inn1.0 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
- The Boot Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.6 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.1 km
- Danzey5.7 km
- Wood End6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Atherstone Close0.2 km
- Atherstone Close0.2 km
- Felton Close0.2 km
- Ledbury Close0.3 km
- Felton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980BB · Data under Open Government Licence