Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

EATHORPE CLOSE, B98 0HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATHORPE CLOSE, B98 0HH.

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

428

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /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 0HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B98 0HH has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.

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

B98 0HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eathorpe Close, 0.6km from Washford in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Matchborough ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0HH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 7.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0HH are sourced from Output Area E00164574 (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 0HH. 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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 214,000

7 sales · Mean £ 193,071

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

B98 0HH has low crime rates — 46 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime16
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.1 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils1.5 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Little Baking Co0.9 km
  • Simply Local0.5 km
  • KM Pienta0.3 km
  • McColl's0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Workplace Facilities Management At Rockline0.5 km
  • Eurest At Halfords0.9 km
  • Without Walls Community Church0.2 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose0.5 km
  • The Old Sticky Wicket0.3 km
  • The Boot Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.7 km
  • Danzey6.3 km
  • Wood End6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jackfield Close0.1 km
  • Jackfield Close0.1 km
  • Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km
  • llmington Close0.2 km
  • Arrow Valley Social Club0.2 km