Yew Tree Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 6SD is located in the Batchley & Brockhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Tree Close, Redditch, B97 6SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 6LB, B97 6NA, B97 6JG, B97 6JQ, B97 6NB, B97 6SB, B97 6NU, B97 6LN, B97 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B97 6SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 48.3% | 51.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 21.7% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 16.9% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (67.2%) 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 | 38.5% | 31.1% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 20.5% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 6SD this area, 37.4% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 37.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 15% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 18.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.6% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.9% | 89.5% | 8.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 92% | 90.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 91.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Close was 173.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% higher than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Tree Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 31st highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Yew Tree Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2022-03-25 | £116,125 |
| 18 Yew Tree Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-06-02 | £302,039 |
| 32 Yew Tree Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-06 | £120,556 |
| 29 Yew Tree Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2016-08-22 | £118,468 |
| 22 Yew Tree Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-03-28 | £117,841 |
B97 6SD 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webheath Academy Primary School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 2,205 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 | 2,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 5,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,890 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 | 2,195 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 | 514 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 4,691 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 | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Borough Community Sports And Social Club | Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley | 501 yd | |
| KMW Catering Services At Redditch Borough Sports & Communi | Redditch Borough Football Club, Cherry Tree Walk | 556 yd | |
| Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 796 yd | |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club | Bridley Moor Road, Redditch | 1,051 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 125 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Star | 71 Poplar Road, Batchley | 443 yd | |
| Batchley Spice Takeaway | 65 Poplar Road, Batchley | 443 yd | |
| Crystal Panda Cantonese Take Away | 177 Batchley Road, Batchley | 513 yd | |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar | 207 Batchley Road, Batchley | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch Tennis Club Cherry Tree Walk | tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Pitcheroak School WILLOW WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Mettis Aerospace Sports And Social Club SPORTS PAVILION HDA SPORTS PAVILION HDA CHERRY TREE WALK | grass pitches | 403 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 | 703 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 983 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 | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.