Ganborough Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0AA is located in the Matchborough & Woodrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ganborough Close, Redditch, B98 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0BJ, B98 0BQ, B98 0AG, B98 0AQ, B98 0DA, B98 0AH, B98 0BN, B98 0AB, B98 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 38.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 45% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 19.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 22.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.6% | 85.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 91.8% | 89.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 90.6% | 89.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ganborough Close was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% higher than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ganborough Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 63rd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ganborough Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-11-11 | £202,154 |
| 2 Ganborough Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2021-02-22 | £224,632 |
| 9 Ganborough Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-12-18 | £257,949 |
| 7 Ganborough Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-05-31 | £232,273 |
| 6 Ganborough Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2016-07-29 | £214,009 |
B98 0AA 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School Henley Road , Mappleborough Green B80 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,602 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 | 3,750 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Ideas Youth And Community Project | Matchborough East Meeting Rooms, Dilwyn Close | 279 yd | |
| Without Walls Community Church | Clifton Close, Redditch | 583 yd | |
| New Summer Palace Restaurant | Summer Palace, Birmingham Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sticky Wicket | Matchborough Way, Redditch | 455 yd | |
| Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose | Wild Goose Lane, Redditch | 930 yd | |
| The Boot Inn | The Boot, Birmingham Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza | 5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way | 455 yd | |
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill | 9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 455 yd | |
| Golden Carp Chippy | 8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale Sports & Leisure Centre ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE MATCHBOROUGH WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 545 yd |
| Ipsley Park WILD GOOSE LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.