Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

COSFORD CLOSE, B98 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COSFORD CLOSE, B98 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0BH 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

B98 0BH is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £256,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cosford Close, 0.1km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BH 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 0BH. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 256,000

7 sales · Mean £ 257,071

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

B98 0BH has low crime rates — 30 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.8 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.1 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.6 km
  • Costers Convenience0.8 km
  • Simply Local0.2 km
  • KM Pienta0.4 km
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.8 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.8 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.2 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.7 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
  • The Boot Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.2 km
  • Danzey5.8 km
  • Wood End6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Atherstone Close0.1 km
  • Atherstone Close0.1 km
  • Felton Close0.3 km
  • Felton Close0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km