Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, B97 4AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 4AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	49.6%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	49%	50.4%	1.4%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.5%	31.5%	1.0%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.6%	42.7%	0.1%	44.2%	-1.5%
Separated	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	10.4%	13.7%	3.3%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	12.4%	8.9%	-3.5%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.5%	42.1%	2.6%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	32.2%	36%	3.8%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	19.7%	14.4%	-5.3%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	6.3%	5.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around B97 4AX this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	29%	-3.1%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	9.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	11.8%	-1.5%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	2%	8.6%	6.6%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	16.3%	7.1%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	19.6%	-5.3%	33.8%	-14.2%
Other	5.6%	4.9%	-0.7%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	13.2%	9%	-4.2%	2.7%	6.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	80.6%	85.3%	4.7%	81.4%	3.9%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	78.8%	-10.0%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	3.9%	13.7%	9.8%	6.1%	7.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.6%	5%	-0.6%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1.4%	0.4%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.2%	77.9%	-7.3%	83.2%	-5.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	12.1%	11.8%	9.8%	2.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	2.6%	7.1%	4.5%	2.2%	4.9%
Less than 2 years	10.2%	0.7%	-9.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72%	76.7%	-4.7%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Poland	6.8%	1.3%	5.5%
Romania	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Muslim	7.6%	6.5%	1.1%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Fir Tree Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Tree Drive was 116.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fir Tree Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 55th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B97 4AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fir Tree Drive are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, B97 4AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B97 4AX

Average Price
£301,610

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£301,610

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Tree Drive

Average Price
£310,140

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,524

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£289,839

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir Tree DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-06-07	£329,897
6 Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£262,500	2019-12-12	£321,691
5 Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2019-10-30	£288,578
2 Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2019-10-08	£288,578
3 Fir Tree Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2019-07-05	£312,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B97 4AX

Employment

B97 4AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in B97 4AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	85
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH	3out of 4	458 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU	2out of 4	1,048 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD	3out of 4	1,214 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU	1out of 4	1,311 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW	- not rated	1,482 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	3out of 4	959 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX	4out of 4	3,591 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF	4out of 4	3,778 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH	2out of 4	3,824 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	3out of 4	1,498 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH	3out of 4	2,012 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ	3out of 4	2,033 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR	3out of 4	3,546 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW	- not rated	706 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	3out of 4	1,123 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	3out of 4	1,508 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ	3out of 4	3,218 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF	3out of 4	3,864 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nando's	6 Kingfisher Square, Redditch	196 yd
McDonalds	5 Kingfisher Square, Redditch	196 yd
Chopstix	Unit 27, Kingfisher Walk	254 yd
Lilaboti	64 Unicorn Hill, Redditch	263 yd
Nesta	80 Evesham Walk, Redditch	267 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Enfield	Unicorn Hill, Redditch	337 yd
Popworld And Zinc Redditch	12 Market Place, Redditch	435 yd
The Railway Inn	45 Hewell Road, Redditch	463 yd
The Woodland Cottage	102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch	491 yd
The Sportsmans Arms	Peakman Street, Redditch	522 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vue Cinema	Kingfisher Square, Redditch	196 yd
Greggs	9 Kingfisher Walk, Town Centre	254 yd
Subway (Redditch)	Unit 22, Kingfisher Walk	254 yd
Mr Pizza	70 Unicorn Hill, Redditch	265 yd
Parks Takeaway	62 Unicorn Hill, Redditch	268 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Beyond	Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road	824 yd
Iceland	Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road	842 yd
Aldi	1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road	842 yd
Asda	Jinnah Road, Redditch	930 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET	health and fitness suite	311 yd
Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street	health and fitness suite	357 yd
Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD	golf	447 yd
Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street	health and fitness suite	484 yd
Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	623 yd
Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET	health and fitness suite	637 yd
Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	651 yd
Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	796 yd
Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	875 yd
Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road	swimming pool	909 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B97 4AX