B98 9NS is a safe, established residential area on Woodgate Close, 1.0km from Beoley in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Church Hill ward and the Redditch constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B98 9NS 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. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B98 9NS are sourced from Output Area E00164454 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODGATE CLOSE, B98 9NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODGATE CLOSE, B98 9NS.
584
33
£ 49,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B98 9NS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, B98 9NS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B98 9NS. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 112,500
5 sales · Mean £ 109,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B98 9NS has low crime rates — 48 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
Church Hill Middle School
Abbeywood First School
Moons Moat First School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
Beoley First School
St Stephen's CofE First School
Arrow Valley First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Church Hill North News & Convenience0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Church Hill Chippy0.6 km
- Golden Wok0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oast House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Willow Trees Community Centre0.6 km
- Way Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch2.6 km
- Alvechurch5.1 km
- Wood End5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Heronfield Close0.2 km
- Church Hill Way0.2 km
- Church Hill Way0.2 km
- Church Hill Church0.2 km
- North Leach Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B989NS · Data under Open Government Licence