B98 0SJ is a sought-after residential area on Otter Close, 0.3km 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 0SJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, up 20.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 0SJ are sourced from Output Area E00164609 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTTER CLOSE, B98 0SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTER CLOSE, B98 0SJ.
351
44
£ 41,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 0SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B98 0SJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £417k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 0SJ. The average age is 43.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 390,000
23 sales · Mean £ 398,467
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 0SJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tenacres First School
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Arrow Valley First School
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough First School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costers Convenience0.5 km
- Londis0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Winyates Post Office0.9 km
- Doghill Service Station0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Courtyard Eatery0.8 km
- Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop0.8 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Gardener's Retreat0.7 km
- New Summer Palace Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cerrone's1.0 km
- Sampan0.8 km
- Winyates Chippy0.8 km
- Greggs Redditch1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dog Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch4.3 km
- Danzey4.9 km
- Wood End5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Costers Lane0.2 km
- Cheswick Close0.3 km
- Cheswick Close0.3 km
- Ardens Close0.4 km
- Furze Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B980SJ · Data under Open Government Licence