Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

ASHPERTON CLOSE, B98 7NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHPERTON CLOSE, B98 7NG.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /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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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 7NG — age 45, 99% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £445k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.

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

B98 7NG is a safe, established residential area on Ashperton Close, 0.5km from Cross, Headless in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 7NG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 99% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, down 13.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7NG are sourced from Output Area E00164446 (shared with 4 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 7NG. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian19.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

8 sales · Mean £ 346,306

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

B98 7NG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils0.5 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.1 km
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The Vaynor First School

Good440 pupils1.2 km
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Walkwood Church of England Middle School

Good641 pupils1.3 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Seven Stars0.7 km
  • Rocklands Social Club0.6 km
  • The Hart Pub0.6 km
  • The Park Inn0.4 km
  • The Woodland Cottage0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.7 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.7 km
  • Massalla Club0.8 km
  • The Candle Night0.7 km
  • No Limitz1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co Op0.5 km
  • Tescos - Petrol Station0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Artisan Spice1.0 km
  • Cooking Good Filling Great0.6 km
  • Dilshad Balti0.6 km
  • On The Munchies0.8 km
  • Pizza World0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Eat Wiser0.8 km
  • Adeel Continental0.8 km
  • Delikatesy Syrenka0.8 km
  • Mount Pleasant Post Office0.6 km
  • Todays News0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.7 km
  • Southcrest Hotel0.4 km
  • Abberley Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch1.3 km
  • Alvechurch6.1 km
  • Bromsgrove8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenlands Drive0.3 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.3 km
  • Twiners Road0.4 km
  • Dormston Close0.4 km
  • Twiners Road0.4 km