Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

BINTON CLOSE, B98 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINTON CLOSE, B98 0BE.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B98 0BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Public order7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.9 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
  • The Boot Inn0.7 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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