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Easenhall Lane is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0BJ 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 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, B98 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 0AH, B98 0AA, B98 0BN, B98 0BF, B98 0AG, B98 0BQ, B98 0AB, B98 0BW, B98 0AQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 0BJ 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.2%48.5%-1.7% 51.0% -2.5%
Male49.8%51.5%1.7% 49.0% 2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.5%38.2%6.7% 37.9% 0.3%
Married: Opposite sex51.5%44.5%-7.0% 44.2% 0.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Separated4%2.5%-1.5% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced11.1%10.3%-0.8% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed1.9%4.1%2.2% 6.1% -2.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.6%45%-1.6% 48.4% -3.4%
Good health38.4%37.2%-1.2% 33.6% 3.6%
Fair health11.8%12.8%1.0% 12.7% 0.1%
Bad health2.9%4.3%1.4% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health0.2%0.8%0.6% 1.2% -0.4%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.3%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 Levels16.7%18%1.3% 13.4% 4.6%
Apprenticeship4%6.9%2.9% 5.3% 1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.3%17%8.7% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar21.9%22.4%0.5% 33.8% -11.4%
Other7.1%1.9%-5.2% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%1.3%-0.4% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian1.9%1.8%-0.1% 3.1% -1.3%
Pakistani0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian0.2%0%-0.2% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%0.5%0.5% 2.5% -2.0%
Black Caribbean1.9%2%0.1% 1.0% 1.0%
Other Black0%1%1.0% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.2%0.5%0.3% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.2%0%-0.2% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.9%5%1.1% 0.9% 4.1%
Mixed Other0.2%0.8%0.6% 0.8% 0.0%
White89.6%85.5%-4.1% 81.4% 4.1%
Other0%1.5%1.5% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.8%89.2%-2.6% 83.2% 6.0%
European Union4.1%7.3%3.2% 6.1% 1.2%
Africa0.2%1.5%1.3% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia3.4%1.8%-1.6% 5.6% -3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.6%89.6%-1.0% 83.2% 6.4%
10+ Years0.2%8.1%7.9% 9.8% -1.7%
5-10 Years1.9%2%0.1% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years3.4%0.3%-3.1% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years3.9%0%-3.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.3% 76.7% 1.6%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Poland4.5% 1.3% 3.2%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held13.8% 13.5% 0.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.2% 37.2% 2.0%
Christian51.3% 46.2% 5.1%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Not answered8.3% 6.0% 2.3%

Safety

Is Easenhall Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easenhall Lane was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% higher than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Easenhall Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 53rd highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,200
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B98 0BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Easenhall Lane are based on 64 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 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, B98 0BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 0BJ

Average Price
£243,613
Semi-Detached
£233,958
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£268,442
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Easenhall Lane

Average Price
£235,482
Semi-Detached
£230,398
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£271,071
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Easenhall LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£207,5002023-12-20 £213,258
36 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002023-02-16 £243,310
14 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£205,0002022-07-22 £208,758
28 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£183,8302022-06-30 £189,515
20 Easenhall Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£206,5002022-06-28 £212,887
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 0BJ

Employment

B98 0BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee133
Retired65
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed25
Student (economically inactive)18
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed10
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles42
Manufacturing39
Human health and social work activities36
Construction20
Administrative and support service activities14
Accommodation and food service activities10
Education9
Other9
Financial and insurance activities9
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Transport and storage6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Information and communication5
Real estate activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD
3out of 4 183 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Matchborough First School
Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD
- not rated 183 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Redditch, Claybrook First School
Dilwyn Close , Matchborough East B98 0BU
- not rated 352 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Redditch, Icknield First School
Clifton Close , B98 0HF
- not rated 485 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tenacres First School
Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB
3out of 4 1,176 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 579 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way , B98 0GF
4out of 4 579 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
3out of 4 1,813 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Kingsley College
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
- not rated 1,813 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Redditch, the Leys High School
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
- not rated 1,866 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redditch, Moatfield Middle School
Easenhall Lane , Matchborough B98 0BJ
- not rated 1 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Winyates Way , B98 0UB
3out of 4 975 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB
- not rated 975 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School
Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL
- not rated 1,125 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redditch, Dingleside Middle School
Woodrow North , B98 7SH
- not rated 2,091 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 3,802 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Your Ideas School
Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU
- not rated 342 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Kingfisher School
Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF
- not rated 485 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF
3out of 4 485 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 2,117 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Skilts School
Gorcott Hill , Beoley B98 9ET
- not rated 2,844 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Your Ideas Youth And Community ProjectMatchborough East Meeting Rooms, Dilwyn Close352 yd
Without Walls Community ChurchClifton Close, Redditch497 yd
New Summer Palace RestaurantSummer Palace, Birmingham Road901 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Old Sticky WicketMatchborough Way, Redditch410 yd
Golden Carvery/ The Golden GooseWild Goose Lane, Redditch844 yd
The Boot InnThe Boot, Birmingham Road966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way410 yd
Piccolo Pizza & Grill9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East410 yd
Golden Carp Chippy8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East410 yd

Sport

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 courts510 yd
Ipsley Park
WILD GOOSE LANE
cycling, grass pitches844 yd
Pathways
WASHFORD LANE
grass pitches1,038 yd
Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy
WINYATES WAY
grass pitches1,059 yd
Washford Park (Closed)
Icknield Street Drive
grass pitches1,068 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 93.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 93.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 93.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed200.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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