Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RE.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 7RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B98 7RE's 55% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B98 7RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wishaw Close, 0.3km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 7RE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 1.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00164518 (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 7RE. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

13 sales · Mean £ 164,230

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

B98 7RE has low crime rates — 37 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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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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St Thomas More Catholic First School

Requires Improvement183 pupils0.7 km
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Woodfield Academy

Requires Improvement561 pupils0.9 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

Good339 pupils1.3 km
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Crabbs Cross Academy

Good231 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Oasis @ Woodrow0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Slim Chickens At Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Building Bridges Redditch CIC0.7 km
  • Dal's Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Gemporia Ltd0.9 km
  • Greenlands Post Office0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Mayfly0.7 km
  • South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • The Duck Inn0.7 km
  • The Woodrow0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tescos - Petrol Station0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Hotbite0.7 km
  • Woodrow Chippy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.4 km
  • Alvechurch7.0 km
  • Danzey8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharrington Close0.2 km
  • Wharrington Close0.2 km
  • Milcote Close0.3 km
  • Milcote Close0.3 km
  • Bushley Close0.3 km