Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

JACKFIELD CLOSE, B98 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACKFIELD CLOSE, B98 0BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

428

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in B98 0BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B98 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jackfield Close, 0.6km from Washford in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00164574 (shared with 7 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 0BF. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,500

14 sales · Mean £ 308,607

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B98 0BF has low crime rates — 49 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.1 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.3 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.4 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.5 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.9 km
  • Costers Convenience1.0 km
  • Simply Local0.4 km
  • KM Pienta0.1 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.5 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.3 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.4 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
  • The Boot Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.8 km
  • Danzey6.2 km
  • Wood End6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jackfield Close0.1 km
  • Jackfield Close0.1 km
  • Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.2 km
  • Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km