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.
ASHPERTON CLOSE, B98 7NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHPERTON CLOSE, B98 7NG.
321
45
£ 44,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE First School
Oak Hill First School
Woodfield Academy
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
The Vaynor First School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Midcounties Co Op0.5 km
- Tescos - Petrol Station0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B987NG · Data under Open Government Licence