B98 0JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thruxton Close, 0.8km from Winyates in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0JN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 7.9% year-on-year. 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 0JN are sourced from Output Area E00164619 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THRUXTON CLOSE, B98 0JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THRUXTON CLOSE, B98 0JN.
339
35
£ 41,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, B98 0JN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0JN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 186,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 0JN is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Vale High School
Arrow Valley First School
Tenacres First School
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
Moons Moat First School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Costers Convenience0.6 km
- Simply Local0.9 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Winyates Post Office0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.3 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.3 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.9 km
- Eurest At Halfords0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Piccolo Pizza & Grill0.6 km
- Cerrone's0.9 km
- Golden Carp Chippy0.6 km
- Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza0.6 km
- Sampan0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Orangery0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Old Sticky Wicket0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.3 km
- Danzey5.9 km
- Wood End6.0 km
Bus Stops
- St. Gregory's Church0.2 km
- St. Gregory's Church0.2 km
- Lowlands Lane0.2 km
- Tillington Close Educ Stop0.2 km
- Lowlands Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B980JN · Data under Open Government Licence