B98 7RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wishaw Close, 0.2km from Ipsley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Greenlands ward and the Redditch constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 7RQ are sourced from Output Area E00164516 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISHAW CLOSE, B98 7RQ.
556
37
£ 39,600 /yr
50%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B98 7RQ's 67% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 7RQ. The average age is 37.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 168,000
5 sales · Mean £ 156,800
Semi-Detached
£ 123,500
1 sales · Mean £ 123,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 7RQ has low crime rates — 31 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 @ Woodrow0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Slim Chickens At Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Building Bridges Redditch CIC0.8 km
- Dal's Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Gemporia Ltd1.0 km
- Greenlands Post Office0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Mayfly0.7 km
- South Redditch Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- The Duck Inn0.7 km
- The Woodrow0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tescos - Petrol Station0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Greenlands Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Hotbite0.8 km
- Rasoi Cottage1.0 km
- Woodrow Chippy0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.3 km
- Alvechurch7.0 km
- Danzey8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wharrington Close0.2 km
- Milcote Close0.3 km
- Milcote Close0.3 km
- Wharrington Close0.3 km
- Granhill Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B987RQ · Data under Open Government Licence