Littlewoods is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5LB is located in the Astwood Bank & Feckenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Littlewoods, Redditch, B97 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5LE, B97 5LA, B97 5LF, B97 5LD, B97 5LG, B97 5JN, B97 5JF, B97 5FN, B97 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 5LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.4% | 52.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 38.2% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 27.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 21.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Littlewoods was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% higher than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Littlewoods has the 9th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 121st highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Littlewoods, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-21 | £212,766 |
| St. Peters House Littlewoods, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-02-12 | £462,992 |
| 7 Littlewoods, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2020-05-29 | £253,959 |
| 7 Littlewoods, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-12-12 | £244,300 |
| 3 Littlewoods, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2005-10-28 | £258,741 |
B97 5LB 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 5LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harry Taylor First School Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ipsley First School Oakenshaw Road , B98 7PT | - not rated | 1,782 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,615 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 | 3,499 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 | 1,953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucy Locket Kindergarten 46 Node Hill , B80 7RG | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 509 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 196 Enfield Road, Redditch | 656 yd | |
| The Duck Inn | Pheasant Lane, Redditch | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 66 Crabbs Cross Lane, Crabbs Cross | 140 yd | |
| Mayflower | 487 Evesham Road, Redditch | 194 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 537 Evesham Road, Redditch | 253 yd | |
| Rasoi Cottage | 21 Castleditch Lane, Redditch | 612 yd | |
| Mr Prep | Unit 4, Hunt End Industrial Estate | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 148 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustines School STONEPITS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE | 616 yd | |
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 663 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.