B98 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Washford in Redditch. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00164577 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B98 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B98 0DN.
272
38
£ 46,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B98 0DN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0DN. The average age is 38.3. 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 0DN has low crime rates — 16 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
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Arrow Vale High School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow First School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Ipsley CofE Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.1 km
- Without Walls Community Church0.5 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Simply Local1.0 km
- KM Pienta0.6 km
- McColl's0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Studley Sports Centre0.7 km
- Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.8 km
- The Old Sticky Wicket0.9 km
- Miller And Carter Washford Mill0.5 km
- The Boot Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Subway Washford At BP Garage0.9 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.0 km
- Danzey6.6 km
- Wood End7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Washford Business Park0.1 km
- Heming Road0.1 km
- BKL Factory0.1 km
- Heming Road0.1 km
- Washford Business Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B980DN · Data under Open Government Licence