Ellen Brook Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 6TB is located in the Batchley & Brockhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, B97 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 6QB, B97 6SE, B97 6TE, B97 6SL, B97 6TD, B97 6SU, B97 6SN, B97 6TH, B97 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B97 6TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 55.5% | 52.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.5% | 47.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 6TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 46.9% | 49.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 31% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 38.3% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 22.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 15.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 18% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 91.4% | 91.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 91.4% | 91.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellen Brook Close was 388.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.3% higher than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ellen Brook Close has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 5th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-18 | £217,832 |
| 6 Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-20 | £304,391 |
| 5 Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-05 | £301,811 |
| 6 Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-06-26 | £271,411 |
| 4 Ellen Brook Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-02-20 | £239,165 |
B97 6TB 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Cookridge Close , B97 6HF | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR | - not rated | 1,852 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 | 778 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,995 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 | 4,693 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 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 1,847 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 | 597 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Mind Cafe | Cedar House, Britten Street | 797 yd | |
| Smokey Joe's Cafe | Unit 1, Brockhill Works | 930 yd | |
| Mr P Jerk Centre And Restaurant | 57 Poplar Road, Redditch | 989 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Cedars, Cedar Park Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club | Bridley Moor Road, Redditch | 753 yd | |
| KMW Catering Services At Redditch Borough Sports & Communi | Redditch Borough Football Club, Cherry Tree Walk | 798 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Community Sports And Social Club | Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley | 826 yd | |
| Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club | Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 896 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 125 Bromsgrove Road, Redditch | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Panda Cantonese Take Away | 177 Batchley Road, Batchley | 517 yd | |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar | 207 Batchley Road, Batchley | 517 yd | |
| Eastern Star | 71 Poplar Road, Batchley | 989 yd | |
| Batchley Spice Takeaway | 65 Poplar Road, Batchley | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School WILLOW WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 808 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 | 822 yd |
| Redditch Tennis Club Cherry Tree Walk | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Mettis Aerospace Sports And Social Club SPORTS PAVILION HDA SPORTS PAVILION HDA CHERRY TREE WALK | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.