Malvern Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5DP 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 Malvern Road, Redditch, B97 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5EP, B97 5DF, B97 5DL, B97 5DE, B97 5DR, B97 5DJ, B97 5EW, B97 5HA, B97 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 5DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 22% | 22.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 39.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.6% | 25% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 23.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Road was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 51st lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Malvern Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-12-10 | £190,672 |
| 67 Malvern Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-18 | £338,016 |
| 69 Malvern Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-12 | £281,859 |
| 97 Malvern Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-27 | £291,270 |
| 86 Malvern Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-27 | £296,380 |
B97 5DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath Academy Primary School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | 2out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,497 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,664 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 623 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 703 yd | |
| Slim Chickens/Caffe Carluccios/Eds Easy Diner/Harry Ramsdens | Tesco, Coldfield Drive | 720 yd | |
| Massalla Club | 135 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steps Bar \& Club | 163 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 201 yd | |
| Gate Hangs Well | 98 Evesham Road, Redditch | 491 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 534 yd | |
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 605 yd | |
| Vaughan's Tapas Bar | 139 Evesham Road, Redditch | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake My Day | 83 Mason Road, Redditch | 199 yd | |
| Max Pizza Kebab | 100 Evesham Road, Redditch | 511 yd | |
| Inn Plaice | 141 Evesham Road, Redditch | 602 yd | |
| Cooking Good Filling Great | 1 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 623 yd | |
| Panda Express | 133 Evesham Road, Redditch | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Coldfield Drive, Redditch | 720 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive | 722 yd | |
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE | 833 yd | |
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 996 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 | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.