Walkwood Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 5NU is located in the Webheath & Callow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walkwood Road, Redditch, B97 5NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 5NG, B97 5NT, B97 5XW, B97 5NX, B97 5NB, B97 5LN, B97 5NQ, B97 5LW, B97 5XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 5NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 27.2% | 34.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 52.5% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52.9% | 51.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.2% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 20.6% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 31% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 99.1% | 94.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 94.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walkwood Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walkwood Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 124th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Walkwood Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2025-03-21 | £315,254 |
| 202 Walkwood Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-22 | £254,990 |
| 231A Walkwood Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-12-16 | £223,986 |
| 257 Walkwood Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-07 | £237,575 |
| 251 Walkwood Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-07-29 | £239,369 |
B97 5NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath Academy Primary School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | 2out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 4,908 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 | 3,371 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 | 2,724 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 4,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Cottage | Callow Hill Lane, Redditch | 291 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 196 Enfield Road, Redditch | 763 yd | |
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Prep | Unit 4, Hunt End Industrial Estate | 745 yd | |
| Bake My Day | 83 Mason Road, Redditch | 847 yd | |
| Mayflower | 487 Evesham Road, Redditch | 914 yd | |
| Golden House | 66 Crabbs Cross Lane, Crabbs Cross | 926 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 537 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 213 yd | |
| St Augustines School STONEPITS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 966 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.