Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

TERRYS CLOSE, B98 8ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TERRYS CLOSE, B98 8ET.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B98 8ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.2 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.0 km
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Oak Hill First School

Good433 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
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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
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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