Coleridge Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5BT 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 Coleridge Close, Redditch, B97 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5BP, B97 5BS, B97 5BN, B97 5AH, B97 5BG, B97 5AJ, B97 5BW, B97 5BE, B97 5FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 5BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.7% | 52.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B97 5BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.7% | 27.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 57.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 49.7% | 53.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 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 | 19.8% | 15.5% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 35.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coleridge Close was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coleridge Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 112th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Coleridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2026-01-14 | £89,712 |
| 6 Coleridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-12 | £323,300 |
| 8 Coleridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2021-08-06 | £334,646 |
| 22 Coleridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-28 | £339,457 |
| 11 Coleridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-07-27 | £314,331 |
B97 5BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath First School Downsell Road , B97 5RJ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 266 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,409 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 | 2,328 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 | 1,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 459 yd | |
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 504 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 658 yd | |
| Redditch Golf Club | Lower Grinsty Lane, Callow Hill | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Stars | 75 Birchfield Road, Redditch | 473 yd | |
| Rocklands Social Club | 59 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 504 yd | |
| Gate Hangs Well | 98 Evesham Road, Redditch | 582 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 613 yd | |
| Vaughan's Tapas Bar | 139 Evesham Road, Redditch | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Good Filling Great | 1 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 504 yd | |
| Bake My Day | 83 Mason Road, Redditch | 523 yd | |
| Rectory Road Fish Bar | 127 Rectory Road, Redditch | 553 yd | |
| Max Pizza Kebab | 100 Evesham Road, Redditch | 580 yd | |
| Inn Plaice | 141 Evesham Road, Redditch | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 227 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.