Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

FOREDRIFT CLOSE, B98 7NP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREDRIFT CLOSE, B98 7NP.

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

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 7NP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B98 7NP — age 47, 97% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

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

B98 7NP is a safe, established residential area on Foredrift Close, 0.4km from Lodge Park in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 7NP offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7NP are sourced from Output Area E00164438 (shared with 6 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 7NP. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 273,000

1 sales · Mean £ 273,000

Detached

£ 292,500

21 sales · Mean £ 309,993

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

B98 7NP has low crime rates — 33 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting13
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE First School

Requires Improvement143 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils1.3 km
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The Vaynor First School

Good440 pupils1.5 km
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Walkwood Church of England Middle School

Good641 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Wickes1.0 km
  • Euro Supermarket0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Poundstretcher And Pet Hut0.9 km
  • The Range Home And Leisure1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite1.0 km
  • The Seven Stars0.9 km
  • Rocklands Social Club0.9 km
  • The Hart Pub0.9 km
  • The Park Inn0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Midcounties Co Op0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Justgrills0.9 km
  • Artisan Spice0.8 km
  • Cooking Good Filling Great0.9 km
  • Dilshad Balti0.9 km
  • Just Grills0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Autograph The Food People At B & Q Superstore0.5 km
  • Eurest Services At Asda0.5 km
  • The Candle Night0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch0.9 km
  • Masovia Craft Bakery1.0 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Appletree West House0.7 km
  • Southcrest Hotel0.6 km
  • Abberley Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch1.2 km
  • Alvechurch6.0 km
  • Wood End8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Twiners Road0.1 km
  • Twiners Road0.2 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.2 km
  • Greenlands Drive0.2 km
  • Greenfields0.3 km