Devonport Close, Redditch, B97 6TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B97 6TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	50.5%	1.0%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.5%	49.5%	-1.0%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 6TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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	22.8%	26.5%	3.7%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.3%	57.4%	-2.9%	44.2%	13.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.4%	9%	-0.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	3.6%	3.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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 (88.8%) 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	51.9%	59.3%	7.4%	48.4%	10.9%
Good health	37%	29.5%	-7.5%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	9.1%	9.1%	0.0%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 6TQ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.8%	9.6%	-0.2%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	10.1%	-8.2%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	19.3%	-1.2%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	7%	5.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	20.2%	5.0%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	32%	2.1%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	4.9%	1.8%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Indian	1.3%	3.1%	1.8%	3.1%	0.0%
Pakistani	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	1%	-1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	94.6%	91.7%	-2.9%	81.4%	10.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	93.9%	91.3%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	3%	5.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	91.6%	-1.7%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	7%	6.3%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Devonport Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonport Close was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Devonport Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 81st lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B97 6TQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Devonport Close are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Devonport Close, Redditch, B97 6TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B97 6TQ

Average Price
£253,382

Semi-Detached
£262,826

Terraced
£241,273

Detached
£297,802

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,988

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Devonport Close

Average Price
£269,355

Semi-Detached
£280,215

Terraced
£260,498

Detached
£310,462

Flats/Maisonettes
£175,506

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Devonport CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Devonport Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-06-13	£270,403
17 Devonport Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-03-20	£197,624
5 Devonport Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-09-20	£265,838
8 Devonport Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£163,000	2018-08-17	£210,445
6 Devonport Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2017-11-03	£161,432

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B97 6TQ

Employment

B97 6TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	124
Retired	32
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	19
Construction	16
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	805 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH	- not rated	1,105 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holyoakes Field First School Cookridge Close , B97 6HF	- not rated	1,105 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR	3out of 4	2,046 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RR	- not rated	2,046 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	- not rated	785 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB	- not rated	1,913 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	3out of 4	1,913 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	- not rated	1,913 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	4,811 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	- not rated	785 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	- not rated	785 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW	- not rated	2,081 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	- not rated	2,832 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	3out of 4	2,832 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW	- not rated	1,787 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	3out of 4	755 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	- not rated	755 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP	- not rated	1,994 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	- not rated	2,183 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	3out of 4	2,210 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Healthy Mind Cafe	Cedar House, Britten Street	640 yd
Smokey Joe's Cafe	Unit 1, Brockhill Works	811 yd
The Orchard	The Cedars, Cedar Park Road	1,010 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club	Bridley Moor Road, Redditch	722 yd
KMW Catering Services At Redditch Borough Sports & Communi	Redditch Borough Football Club, Cherry Tree Walk	943 yd
Redditch Borough Community Sports And Social Club	Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley	985 yd
Redditch Cricket Hockey & Rugby Club	Bromsgrove Road, Redditch	996 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crystal Panda Cantonese Take Away	177 Batchley Road, Batchley		644 yd
Batchley Road Fish Bar	207 Batchley Road, Batchley		644 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road	swimming pool	740 yd
Pitcheroak School WILLOW WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	759 yd
Birchensale Middle School BRIDLEY MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	784 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	934 yd
Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	958 yd
Redditch Tennis Club Cherry Tree Walk	tennis courts	1,006 yd
Mettis Aerospace Sports And Social Club SPORTS PAVILION HDA SPORTS PAVILION HDA CHERRY TREE WALK	grass pitches	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	269.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	28 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B97 6TQ