Binton Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0BE is located in the Matchborough & Woodrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Binton Close, Redditch, B98 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0BH, B98 0BG, B98 0BD, B80 7BT, B80 7BS, B98 0BB, B98 0AX, B98 0DA, B98 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 0BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.8% | 52.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 30.7% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 42.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.5% | 40.4% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 38.6% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 27.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 13.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 95% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 89.9% | 87.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 89.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binton Close was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Binton Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 128th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Binton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2025-11-21 | £140,251 |
| 8 Binton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-09-27 | £183,065 |
| 24 Binton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-06-26 | £169,956 |
| 46 Binton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-09 | £201,850 |
| 21 Binton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-09-15 | £178,071 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Claybrook First School Dilwyn Close , Matchborough East B98 0BU | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Icknield First School Clifton Close , B98 0HF | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School Henley Road , Mappleborough Green B80 7DR | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Moatfield Middle School Easenhall Lane , Matchborough B98 0BJ | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,236 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 917 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 917 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 | 2,496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skilts School Gorcott Hill , Beoley B98 9ET | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 374 yd | |
| New Summer Palace Restaurant | Summer Palace, Birmingham Road | 504 yd | |
| Without Walls Community Church | Clifton Close, Redditch | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot Inn | The Boot, Birmingham Road | 762 yd | |
| The Old Sticky Wicket | Matchborough Way, Redditch | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza | 5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way | 814 yd | |
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill | 9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 814 yd | |
| Golden Carp Chippy | 8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 814 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 | 889 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 | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.