Little Acre is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5NR 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 Little Acre, Redditch, B97 5NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5NP, B97 5NN, B97 5NS, B97 5NH, B97 5NE, B97 5XP, B97 5NW, B97 5XR, B97 5FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B97 5NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33% | 32.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 47.8% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 48.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 40.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.5% | 15.3% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 23.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.3% | 98.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Acre was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Little Acre has the 6th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 19th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Little Acre, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-05-27 | £267,592 |
| 6 Little Acre, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-09-09 | £283,019 |
| 28 Little Acre, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2021-03-26 | £300,437 |
| 18 Little Acre, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-01-14 | £261,988 |
| 6 Little Acre, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-08-28 | £266,022 |
B97 5NR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harry Taylor First School Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwood Bank First School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,882 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 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,909 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 | 3,599 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 | 2,379 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucy Locket Kindergarten 46 Node Hill , B80 7RG | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 196 Enfield Road, Redditch | 395 yd | |
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 675 yd | |
| Bramley Cottage | Callow Hill Lane, Redditch | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Prep | Unit 4, Hunt End Industrial Estate | 479 yd | |
| Golden House | 66 Crabbs Cross Lane, Crabbs Cross | 499 yd | |
| Mayflower | 487 Evesham Road, Redditch | 595 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 537 Evesham Road, Redditch | 696 yd | |
| Rasoi Cottage | 21 Castleditch Lane, Redditch | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 259 yd | |
| St Augustines School STONEPITS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE | 952 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 | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.