Farndon Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 6RT is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 2017-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farndon Close, Redditch, B97 6RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 6RY, B97 6SQ, B97 6TA, B97 6RU, B97 6BZ, B97 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 6RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.5% | 52.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 6RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 29.7% | 44.1% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 39% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42% | 47.2% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 35.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 15.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.3% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84% | 82.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92.2% | 88.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 87.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farndon Close was 240.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farndon Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Farndon Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-02-15 | £441,470 |
| 14 Farndon Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2017-12-15 | £474,883 |
| 2 Farndon Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2017-12-15 | £474,883 |
| 15 Farndon Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £329,995 | 2017-11-30 | £425,758 |
| 1 Farndon Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £339,995 | 2017-11-24 | £438,660 |
B97 6RT 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 1,624 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 4,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubicon Leisure | Abbey Stadium Sports Centre, Birmingham Road | 180 yd | |
| Fire Station | Kitchens, 222 Birmingham Road | 501 yd | |
| Premier Inn Redditch (Beefeater) | Bordesley Lane, Redditch | 513 yd | |
| Forge Mill Needle Museum | Needle Mill Lane, Redditch | 876 yd | |
| Healthy Mind Cafe | Cedar House, Britten Street | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Farm | Dagnell End Road, Redditch | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Stadium Sports Centre BIRMINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| Abbey Hotel Golf, Health Club & Spa DAGNELL END ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.