Quinton Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0EL 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 Quinton Close, Redditch, B98 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0EJ, B98 0EE, B98 0ES, B98 0EF, B98 0FJ, B98 0EW, B98 0ET, B98 0TB, B98 0EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 0EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.6% | 32.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 46.8% | 40% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.2% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 25.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.6% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 92.5% | 93.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quinton Close was 268.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 303.3% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Quinton Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 9th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Quinton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-03-27 | £241,036 |
| 13 Quinton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-24 | £211,907 |
| 9 Quinton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-12-20 | £213,290 |
| 2 Quinton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-10-28 | £188,188 |
| 16 Quinton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-07-28 | £194,896 |
B98 0EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Icknield First School Clifton Close , B98 0HF | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Claybrook First School Dilwyn Close , Matchborough East B98 0BU | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 1,733 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 | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 794 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 3,181 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without Walls Community Church | Clifton Close, Redditch | 451 yd | |
| Eurest At Halfords | 2 Icknield Street Drive, Redditch | 631 yd | |
| Your Ideas Youth And Community Project | Matchborough East Meeting Rooms, Dilwyn Close | 838 yd | |
| Starbucks | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 943 yd | |
| Courtyard Eatery | 7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sticky Wicket | Matchborough Way, Redditch | 327 yd | |
| Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose | Wild Goose Lane, Redditch | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill | 9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 327 yd | |
| Golden Carp Chippy | 8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 327 yd | |
| Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza | 5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 943 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 | 352 yd |
| Ipsley Park WILD GOOSE LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Old Forge WASHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Pathways WASHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.