Longfellow Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5HN is located in the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfellow Close, Redditch, B97 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5HW, B97 5QA, B97 5HY, B97 5QE, B97 5DG, B97 5HZ, B97 5DS, B97 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B97 5HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 24% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 54.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 54.9% | 48.6% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 25.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 29.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 96.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98% | 99.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 99.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfellow Close was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Longfellow Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 27th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Longfellow Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2026-01-29 | £275,275 |
| 69 Longfellow Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2026-01-09 | £367,749 |
| 85 Longfellow Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-10-24 | £283,082 |
| 76 Longfellow Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2025-05-22 | £303,271 |
| 94 Longfellow Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £12,955 | 2025-05-15 | £12,385 |
B97 5HN 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harry Taylor First School Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,103 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 | 391 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,874 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 | 2,017 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 | 2,610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 926 yd | |
| Massalla Club | 135 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 1,045 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Cottage | Callow Hill Lane, Redditch | 594 yd | |
| Steps Bar \& Club | 163 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 715 yd | |
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 828 yd | |
| Gate Hangs Well | 98 Evesham Road, Redditch | 876 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake My Day | 83 Mason Road, Redditch | 389 yd | |
| Max Pizza Kebab | 100 Evesham Road, Redditch | 889 yd | |
| Cooking Good Filling Great | 1 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 926 yd | |
| Inn Plaice | 141 Evesham Road, Redditch | 973 yd | |
| Panda Express | 133 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 734 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.