Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

PADBURY CLOSE, B98 9AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADBURY CLOSE, B98 9AG.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates B98 9AG — age 45, 87% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 62.3% year-on-year.

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

B98 9AG is a safe, established residential area on Padbury Close, 0.7km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B98, B98 9AG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 62.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B98 9AG 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 9AG. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 348,750

2 sales · Mean £ 348,750

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

Crime around B98 9AG is moderate at 51 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting6

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 pupils0.9 km
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Beoley First School

Good96 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Trees Community Centre0.7 km
  • Way Cafe0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Desserts Redditch0.9 km
  • Church Hill Chippy0.6 km
  • Golden Wok0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • Church Hill North News & Convenience0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch2.9 km
  • Alvechurch5.0 km
  • Wood End5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tanhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Tanhouse Lane0.1 km
  • Thornbury Lane0.2 km
  • Thornbury Lane0.2 km
  • Wood Piece Lane0.3 km