Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

IBSTOCK CLOSE, B98 0PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IBSTOCK CLOSE, B98 0PU.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 0PU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B98 0PU has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B98 0PU is a mixed residential area on Ibstock Close, 0.4km from Winyates in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 0PU 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0PU are sourced from Output Area E00164610 (shared with 5 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 0PU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 176,000

2 sales · Mean £ 176,000

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

Crime around B98 0PU is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting93
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils0.4 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.4 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils0.5 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils0.9 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.4 km
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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils1.5 km
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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costers Convenience0.6 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Winyates Post Office0.3 km
  • Refill For Life0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Courtyard Eatery0.3 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cerrone's0.3 km
  • Sampan0.3 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.3 km
  • Greggs Redditch0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Orangery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch3.5 km
  • Wood End5.4 km
  • Danzey5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ibstock House0.2 km
  • Ibstock House0.2 km
  • Winyates Centre0.3 km
  • Winyates Centre0.3 km
  • Whitehouse Lane0.3 km