Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

WHARRINGTON CLOSE, B98 7RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARRINGTON CLOSE, B98 7RA.

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

559

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B98 7RA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

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

B98 7RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wharrington Close, 0.4km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B98 7RA represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7RA are sourced from Output Area E00164515 (shared with 12 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 7RA. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 192,500

8 sales · Mean £ 189,437

Semi-Detached

£ 173,500

1 sales · Mean £ 173,500

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

B98 7RA has low crime rates — 36 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson20
Drugs13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils0.7 km
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The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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Woodrow First School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.8 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils0.9 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.4 km
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Crabbs Cross Academy

Good231 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Gemporia Ltd0.8 km
  • Greenlands Post Office0.5 km
  • Kap Store0.7 km
  • S & G General Stores0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • Studley Road Social Club1.0 km
  • The Duck Inn0.9 km
  • The Woodrow0.7 km
  • Mayfly0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Slim Chickens At Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Oasis @ Woodrow0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Hotbite0.7 km
  • Woodrow Chippy0.7 km
  • KFC0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tescos - Petrol Station0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.3 km
  • Alvechurch7.0 km
  • Danzey8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharrington Close0.1 km
  • Wharrington Close0.1 km
  • Wharrington Hill0.2 km
  • Wharrington Hill0.2 km
  • STOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km