Salters Lane is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 6JZ is located in the Batchley & Brockhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salters Lane, Redditch, B97 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 6JT, B97 6JW, B97 6SF, B97 6JU, B97 6JN, B97 6JX, B97 6JE, B97 6SL, B97 6QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 6JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B97 6JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 24.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45% | 34% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around B97 6JZ this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 34.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.1% | 87.7% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 80.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 12.6% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 80.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salters Lane was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Salters Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 85th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Salters Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-04-28 | £243,056 |
| 91 Salters Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2015-12-22 | £103,630 |
| 113 Salters Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2015-01-23 | £207,178 |
| 83A Salters Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2007-09-13 | £131,827 |
| 127 Salters Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,001 | 2007-02-15 | £245,329 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 2out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Cookridge Close , B97 6HF | - not rated | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,702 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 355 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P Jerk Centre And Restaurant | 57 Poplar Road, Redditch | 819 yd | |
| Healthy Mind Cafe | Cedar House, Britten Street | 826 yd | |
| Smokey Joe's Cafe | Unit 1, Brockhill Works | 888 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Cedars, Cedar Park Road | 895 yd | |
| Redditch United Football Club | Sallie Swan Street, Redditch | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMW Catering Services At Redditch Borough Sports & Communi | Redditch Borough Football Club, Cherry Tree Walk | 547 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Community Sports And Social Club | Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley | 584 yd | |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club | Bridley Moor Road, Redditch | 613 yd | |
| Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 643 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 125 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Panda Cantonese Take Away | 177 Batchley Road, Batchley | 261 yd | |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar | 207 Batchley Road, Batchley | 261 yd | |
| Eastern Star | 71 Poplar Road, Batchley | 801 yd | |
| Batchley Spice Takeaway | 65 Poplar Road, Batchley | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School WILLOW WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Redditch Cricket - Hockey And Rugby Club REDDITCH CRICKET HOCKEY AND RUGBY CLUB REDDITCH CRICKET HOCKEY AND RUGBY CLUB BROMSGROVE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 566 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Redditch Tennis Club Cherry Tree Walk | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Mettis Aerospace Sports And Social Club SPORTS PAVILION HDA SPORTS PAVILION HDA CHERRY TREE WALK | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 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 | 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 | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.