B98 0PA is a mixed residential area on Petton Close, 0.1km from Winyates in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B98 0PA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0PA are sourced from Output Area E00164608 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETTON CLOSE, B98 0PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETTON CLOSE, B98 0PA.
320
42
£ 41,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B98 0PA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0PA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 221,000
4 sales · Mean £ 221,125
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 208,333
Detached
£ 253,000
5 sales · Mean £ 270,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 0PA is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tenacres First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Arrow Vale High School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Moons Moat First School
Matchborough First School Academy
Kingfisher School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costers Convenience0.5 km
- Londis0.5 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Winyates Post Office0.5 km
- Refill For Life0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.4 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.4 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cerrone's0.6 km
- Sampan0.4 km
- Winyates Chippy0.4 km
- Greggs Redditch0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch3.8 km
- Danzey5.2 km
- Wood End5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehouse Lane0.2 km
- Whitehouse Lane0.2 km
- Winyates Centre0.5 km
- Winyates Centre0.5 km
- Costers Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B980PA · Data under Open Government Licence