B98 8ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Terrys Close, 0.2km from Riverside in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.
B98 8ET is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 8ET are sourced from Output Area E00164387 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TERRYS CLOSE, B98 8ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERRYS CLOSE, B98 8ET.
351
35
£ 37,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 8ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B98 8ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 48% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8ET. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
6 sales · Mean £ 192,000
Terraced
£ 161,000
11 sales · Mean £ 174,386
Detached
£ 193,000
1 sales · Mean £ 193,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 8ET has low crime rates — 34 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 Forge Secondary Short Stay School
St Stephen's CofE First School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Oak Hill First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Wickes0.7 km
- Church Green Convenience Store0.9 km
- Abbeydale Post Office0.2 km
- Chata Polska0.6 km
- Euro Supermarket0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Easemore Social Club0.6 km
- Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.9 km
- The Sportsmans Arms0.8 km
- The Queen's Head0.8 km
- Abbeydale Community Club0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Justgrills0.9 km
- Mickys Chippy0.6 km
- Redditch Pizza0.6 km
- Just Grills0.9 km
- Papa Johns - Redditch0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bakes & Shakes0.9 km
- Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.8 km
- Heart Of Worcestershire College0.7 km
- Lakeside Kitchen And Catering0.8 km
- Long Sun0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch1.2 km
- Alvechurch4.7 km
- Wood End6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Arthur Jobson House0.1 km
- Meadowhill Road0.2 km
- Sedgley Close0.2 km
- Meadowhill Road0.2 km
- Gibbs Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B988ET · Data under Open Government Licence