Prospect Hill is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 4BY 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 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 6EP, B97 4BS, B97 4BT, B97 4BP, B97 4BL, B98 8ER, B97 6EN, B97 4BE, B98 8GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B97 4BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 44.1% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 39% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42% | 47.2% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 35.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84% | 82.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92.2% | 88.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Hill was 240.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 British Mills, 80 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-04-25 | £73,422 |
| 17 British Mills, 80 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-09 | £84,653 |
| 4 British Mills, 80 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-20 | £152,810 |
| Pump House Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-10-29 | £179,424 |
| Engine House Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-30 | £187,342 |
B97 4BY 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,917 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 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,420 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 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 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 | 526 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 | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 287 yd | |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College | Peakman Street, Redditch | 415 yd | |
| Building Bridges Community Centre | 13 - 15 Church Road, Redditch | 454 yd | |
| Patenga | 5 Church Green East, Redditch | 467 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Bar | 15 Church Green East, Redditch | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easemore Social Club | 25 Easemore Road, Redditch | 291 yd | |
| Black Tap | 6 Church Green East, Redditch | 405 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 527 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 45 Hewell Road, Redditch | 538 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns - Redditch | Unit 1, 3-4 Church Green West | 517 yd | |
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) Ltd | 2-4 Bates Hill, Town Centre | 528 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | 3 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 563 yd | |
| Mina Indian Takeaway | 16 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 564 yd | |
| Rios Piri Piri | 9-13 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 306 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 902 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 902 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 908 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 | 387 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Abbey Stadium Sports Centre BIRMINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.