Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

GARWAY CLOSE, B98 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARWAY CLOSE, B98 0BY.

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

295

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B98 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 50% 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 47.0% year-on-year.

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

B98 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garway Close, 0.5km from Matchborough in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0BY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 47.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00164583 (shared with 3 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 0BY. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 149,500

8 sales · Mean £ 154,875

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

B98 0BY has low crime rates — 43 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.3 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.5 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.7 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.8 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.1 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
  • Magicakes0.9 km
  • The Little Baking Co0.5 km
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Simply Local0.2 km
  • Refill For Life0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.9 km
  • Eurest At Halfords1.0 km
  • Courtyard Eatery0.9 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.3 km
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.3 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.3 km
  • Sampan0.9 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.9 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.8 km
  • Danzey5.8 km
  • Wood End6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Garway Close0.1 km
  • Garway Close0.1 km
  • Ledbury Close0.2 km
  • Ledbury Close0.2 km
  • Felton Close0.2 km