Vicarage View is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 4RF 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 Vicarage View, Redditch, B97 4RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 4RE, B97 4SD, B97 4RD, B97 4QB, B97 4AX, B97 4RH, B97 4RG, B97 4QY, B97 4PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 4RF 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 4RF 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage View 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.
Vicarage View 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Vicarage View, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-12-02 | £335,998 |
| 12 Vicarage View, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-07-13 | £121,669 |
| 16 Vicarage View, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-08-19 | £299,347 |
| 12B Vicarage View, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2014-09-19 | £123,623 |
| 12C Vicarage View, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2014-02-21 | £127,269 |
B97 4RF 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 4RF 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,944 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 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 822 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,606 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 | 3,333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 4,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | 6 Kingfisher Square, Redditch | 240 yd | |
| McDonalds | 5 Kingfisher Square, Redditch | 240 yd | |
| Lilaboti | 64 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 293 yd | |
| Redditch United Football Club | Sallie Swan Street, Redditch | 314 yd | |
| Chopstix | Unit 27, Kingfisher Walk | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Enfield | Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 409 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 125 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 436 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 45 Hewell Road, Redditch | 470 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 543 yd | |
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Kingfisher Square, Redditch | 240 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 70 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 295 yd | |
| Parks Takeaway | 62 Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 297 yd | |
| The Cycle Studio (Redditch) Ltd | 60 Enfield Industrial Estate, Hewell Road | 331 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Kingfisher Walk, Town Centre | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 964 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 981 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 981 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 423 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Redditch Cricket - Hockey And Rugby Club REDDITCH CRICKET HOCKEY AND RUGBY CLUB REDDITCH CRICKET HOCKEY AND RUGBY CLUB BROMSGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 796 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 823 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 | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.