Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

WINTERBOURNE CLOSE, B98 7FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTERBOURNE CLOSE, B98 7FS.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B98 7FS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.

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

B98 7FS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winterbourne Close, 0.3km from St Georges in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 7FS represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redditch.

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 £320k, up 33.6% 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 7FS are sourced from Output Area E00181337 (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 7FS. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.8%
Asian / British Asian32.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 121,750

6 sales · Mean £ 121,750

Detached

£ 335,000

8 sales · Mean £ 339,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,500

3 sales · Mean £ 301,833

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

Crime around B98 7FS is moderate at 70 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 offences133
Shoplifting67
Anti-social behaviour49
Public order30
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.6 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils0.7 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.9 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.0 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Wickes0.3 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Primark0.8 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.7 km
  • Abbeydale Post Office1.0 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.8 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.5 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.6 km
  • The Queen's Head0.5 km
  • The Woodland Cottage0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Justgrills0.4 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.3 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.3 km
  • Artisan Spice0.6 km
  • Just Grills0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.3 km
  • Bakes & Shakes0.8 km
  • Chopstix0.8 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.3 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch1.0 km
  • Alvechurch5.4 km
  • Wood End7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Trafford Park0.3 km
  • St. Bede's School0.3 km
  • St. Bede's School0.3 km