Rectory Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 4LJ is located in the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Redditch, B97 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5BU, B97 4LE, B97 4LT, B97 4NR, B97 4LU, B97 4LG, B97 4LH, B97 5AR, B97 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 4LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 56.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 43.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 29.4% | 26.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 37.5% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 41.5% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.8% | 23.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 24.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 39th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94A Rectory Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2026-02-10 | £105,000 |
| 96 Rectory Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-24 | £201,616 |
| 102 Rectory Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-01 | £171,123 |
| 98 Rectory Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-01-06 | £179,310 |
| 100A Rectory Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-11-16 | £235,784 |
B97 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | - not rated | 415 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath First School Downsell Road , B97 5RJ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,820 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massalla Club | 135 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 107 yd | |
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 402 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 460 yd | |
| Greenview Bar And Cafe | Pitcheroak Municipal Golf Course, Plymouth Road | 719 yd | |
| The Candle Night | 101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Stars | 75 Birchfield Road, Redditch | 314 yd | |
| Rocklands Social Club | 59 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 402 yd | |
| The Park Inn | 1 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 457 yd | |
| Vaughan's Tapas Bar | 139 Evesham Road, Redditch | 504 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Road Fish Bar | 127 Rectory Road, Redditch | 147 yd | |
| Dilshad Balti | 100A Evesham Road, Redditch | 382 yd | |
| Cooking Good Filling Great | 1 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 402 yd | |
| Panda Express | 133 Evesham Road, Redditch | 460 yd | |
| Pizza World | 83 Evesham Road, Redditch | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 805 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.