Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

BERKELEY CLOSE, B98 0QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERKELEY CLOSE, B98 0QB.

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

262

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B98 0QB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.4% year-on-year.

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

B98 0QB is a safe, established residential area on Berkeley Close, 0.2km from Winyates Green in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Winyates ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 0QB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 29.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 0QB are sourced from Output Area E00164622 (shared with 3 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 0QB. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

56%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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

16 sales · Mean £ 288,859

Terraced

£ 271,000

3 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Semi-Detached

£ 226,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,333

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

B98 0QB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft12
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School

Good117 pupils0.5 km
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Tenacres First School

Good275 pupils0.6 km
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Ipsley CofE Middle School

Good643 pupils1.0 km
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Arrow Vale High School

Outstanding833 pupils1.2 km
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Arrow Valley First School

Inadequate162 pupils1.3 km
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Matchborough First School Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.3 km
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Kingfisher School

Good134 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costers Convenience0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.9 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Winyates Post Office1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Courtyard Eatery1.0 km
  • Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.9 km
  • Gardener's Retreat0.5 km
  • Your Ideas Youth And Community Project0.9 km
  • New Summer Palace Restaurant0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sampan0.9 km
  • Winyates Chippy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dog Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch4.4 km
  • Danzey4.9 km
  • Wood End5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ardens Close0.2 km
  • Ardens Close0.2 km
  • Costers Lane0.2 km
  • Cheswick Close0.2 km
  • Cheswick Close0.3 km