B98 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bartleet Road, 0.2km from Washford in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0DG is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00164574 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTLEET ROAD, B98 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTLEET ROAD, B98 0DG.
428
35
£ 46,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, B98 0DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0DG 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.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher School
Matchborough First School Academy
Arrow Vale High School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Woodrow First School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.1 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.3 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Simply Local0.8 km
- KM Pienta0.4 km
- McColl's0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Studley Sports Centre0.9 km
- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.7 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.7 km
- Miller And Carter Washford Mill0.7 km
- The Boot Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Subway Washford At BP Garage1.0 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.9 km
- Danzey6.5 km
- Wood End7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Washford Business Park0.1 km
- Washford Business Park0.1 km
- Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km
- Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km
- Clifton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B980DG · Data under Open Government Licence