B98 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Binton Close, 0.1km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00164576 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINTON CLOSE, B98 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINTON CLOSE, B98 0BE.
277
39
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B98 0BE's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0BE. The average age is 39.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 163,000
11 sales · Mean £ 157,681
Detached
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 137,500
4 sales · Mean £ 142,000
Flat
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0BE 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
Kingfisher School
Arrow Vale High School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Tenacres First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- KM Pienta0.4 km
- McColl's0.7 km
- Doghill Service Station0.8 km
- Geraghtys0.5 km
- Costers Convenience0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
- The Boot Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant0.5 km
- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.3 km
- Danzey5.8 km
- Wood End6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Atherstone Close0.1 km
- Atherstone Close0.1 km
- Village Hall0.2 km
- Summer Palace0.2 km
- Felton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980BE · Data under Open Government Licence