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.
WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RE.
374
36
£ 39,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 7RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Woodrow First School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodfield Academy
Oak Hill First School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Crabbs Cross Academy
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mayfly0.7 km
- South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Duck Inn0.7 km
- The Woodrow0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tescos - Petrol Station0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B987RE · Data under Open Government Licence