Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

POLESWORTH CLOSE, B98 0EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLESWORTH CLOSE, B98 0EE.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0EE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B98 0EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 85% 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 up 3.8% year-on-year.

home £221,944 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 0EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Polesworth Close, 0.8km from Park Farm in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 0EE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00164571 (shared with 7 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 0EE. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 204,000

11 sales · Mean £ 187,727

Semi-Detached

£ 237,500

2 sales · Mean £ 237,500

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

B98 0EE has low crime rates — 37 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime10
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.3 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.5 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.9 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils1.2 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.3 km
S

Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Gemporia Ltd0.9 km
  • KM Pienta0.7 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • Simply Local0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.3 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck1.0 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.4 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.9 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Carp Chippy0.4 km
  • Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.4 km
  • Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.2 km
  • Danzey6.5 km
  • Wood End6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Morsefield Lane0.1 km
  • Morsefield Lane0.2 km
  • Ipsley Lane0.2 km
  • Ipsley Lane0.2 km
  • Ilmington Close0.3 km