Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

REDSTONE CLOSE, B98 9AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDSTONE CLOSE, B98 9AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B98 9AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 87% 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. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

home £256,696 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B98 9AE is a safe, established residential area on Redstone Close, 0.8km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00164473 (shared with 6 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 9AE. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

13 sales · Mean £ 218,042

Terraced

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 189,571

Detached

£ 213,575

1 sales · Mean £ 213,575

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B98 9AE is moderate at 52 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Abbeywood First School

Good268 pupils0.4 km
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Church Hill Middle School

Good377 pupils0.4 km
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Moons Moat First School

Good235 pupils0.8 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.3 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Trees Community Centre0.6 km
  • Way Cafe0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Desserts Redditch0.9 km
  • Church Hill Chippy0.5 km
  • Golden Wok0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • The Hair Factory1.0 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oast House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.8 km
  • Alvechurch5.1 km
  • Wood End5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tanhouse Lane0.2 km
  • Thornbury Lane0.2 km
  • Thornbury Lane0.2 km
  • Tanhouse Lane0.3 km
  • Church Hill Medical Centre0.3 km