B98 8QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chedworth Close, 1.4km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 8QT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 3.7% year-on-year. 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 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00164470 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEDWORTH CLOSE, B98 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEDWORTH CLOSE, B98 8QT.
308
41
£ 36,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 8QT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B98 8QT has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 8QT. The average age is 40.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 169,000
7 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B98 8QT is moderate at 50 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
Moons Moat First School
Church Hill Middle School
Abbeywood First School
Arrow Valley First School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Tenacres First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lakeview Cafe0.6 km
- Willow Trees Community Centre0.5 km
- Way Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Desserts Redditch0.9 km
- Cerrone's1.0 km
- Church Hill Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Wok0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- The Hair Factory0.8 km
- Church Hill North News & Convenience0.9 km
- Hills Retail0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oast House0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.6 km
- Alvechurch5.6 km
- Wood End5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Abberley Close0.1 km
- Donnington Close0.1 km
- Seven Acre Lane0.1 km
- Donnington Close0.1 km
- Oast House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B988QT · Data under Open Government Licence