Napton Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0ES 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 Napton Close, Redditch, B98 0ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0ET, B98 0EJ, B98 0EW, B98 0EL, B98 0EN, B98 0EU, B98 0HQ, B98 0EE, B98 0TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 0ES has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B98 0ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 45.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 36.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 10.5% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 51.4% | 46.3% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.5% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 21.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 23.1% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 87.8% | 82% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 82.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napton Close was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Napton Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 71st highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Napton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-09-20 | £191,923 |
| 27 Napton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-10-16 | £213,359 |
| 26 Napton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-09-22 | £238,433 |
| 19 Napton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-08-08 | £185,484 |
| 18 Napton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-22 | £174,133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Icknield First School Clifton Close , B98 0HF | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Claybrook First School Dilwyn Close , Matchborough East B98 0BU | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community 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 | 279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 1,778 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 | 512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 1,731 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 | 3,290 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 | 356 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 710 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 | 1,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skilts School Gorcott Hill , Beoley B98 9ET | - not rated | 3,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without Walls Community Church | Clifton Close, Redditch | 424 yd | |
| Eurest At Halfords | 2 Icknield Street Drive, Redditch | 704 yd | |
| Your Ideas Youth And Community Project | Matchborough East Meeting Rooms, Dilwyn Close | 718 yd | |
| Starbucks | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 1,016 yd | |
| Courtyard Eatery | 7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sticky Wicket | Matchborough Way, Redditch | 216 yd | |
| Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose | Wild Goose Lane, Redditch | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill | 9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 216 yd | |
| Golden Carp Chippy | 8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 216 yd | |
| Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza | 5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way | 216 yd | |
| Winyates Chippy | 4 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 1,063 yd | |
| Sampan | 1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 1,016 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 | 265 yd |
| Ipsley Park WILD GOOSE LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Old Forge WASHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Pathways WASHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.