Prospect Hill is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 4BS is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 4BT, B97 4BY, B97 4BP, B97 4BL, B97 6EP, B97 4BE, B97 4BG, B97 4DJ, B98 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 4BS 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 | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.9% | 35.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 42.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 54.6% | 43.5% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 35.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 25.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 21.8% | 19.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 72.1% | 72% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 74.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 74.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Hill was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Hill has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 126th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-02-27 | £241,785 |
| 80 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-03-16 | £91,636 |
| 69 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-06-17 | £240,900 |
| 55 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2012-03-12 | £237,801 |
| 51 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-03-19 | £210,115 |
B97 4BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 484 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Chinese Restaurant | 21 Prospect Hill, Redditch | 181 yd | |
| Building Bridges Community Centre | 13 - 15 Church Road, Redditch | 338 yd | |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College | Peakman Street, Redditch | 359 yd | |
| Patenga | 5 Church Green East, Redditch | 378 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Bar | 15 Church Green East, Redditch | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easemore Social Club | 25 Easemore Road, Redditch | 260 yd | |
| Black Tap | 6 Church Green East, Redditch | 314 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 45 Hewell Road, Redditch | 416 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 444 yd | |
| The Royal Enfield | Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns - Redditch | Unit 1, 3-4 Church Green West | 409 yd | |
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) Ltd | 2-4 Bates Hill, Town Centre | 414 yd | |
| Mina Indian Takeaway | 16 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 447 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | 3 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 459 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri | 9-13 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 405 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 868 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 868 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Abbey Stadium Sports Centre BIRMINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.