Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

KENCHESTER CLOSE, B98 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENCHESTER CLOSE, B98 0BT.

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

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B98 0BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.

home £273,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 0BT is a safe, established residential area on Kenchester Close, 0.6km from Winyates Green in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0BT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 16.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00164580 (shared with 2 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 0BT. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

11 sales · Mean £ 229,500

Detached

£ 271,500

4 sales · Mean £ 262,000

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,666

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

B98 0BT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour19
Other crime6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.4 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.6 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.0 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Magicakes0.7 km
  • The Little Baking Co0.3 km
  • Costers Convenience0.4 km
  • Simply Local0.3 km
  • Refill For Life0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Eurest At Halfords1.0 km
  • Courtyard Eatery0.7 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.7 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.9 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
  • Sampan0.7 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.8 km
  • Danzey5.7 km
  • Wood End6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ledbury Close0.2 km
  • Ledbury Close0.2 km
  • Warwick Highway0.2 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km
  • Garway Close0.2 km