Offwell Close, Redditch, B98 0FJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 0FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	50.2%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.5%	49.8%	1.3%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of B98 0FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20%	14.3%	-5.7%	37.9%	-23.6%
Married: Opposite sex	63.3%	68.2%	4.9%	44.2%	24.0%
Separated	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7.6%	7.3%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	6.9%	8.6%	1.7%	6.1%	2.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.5%	41.3%	-5.2%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	36.5%	38%	1.5%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	13%	17.8%	4.8%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	14.9%	-4.4%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	13.7%	1.7%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	9.7%	-3.8%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	11.3%	6.9%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	16.1%	2.6%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	32.3%	1.8%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	6.9%	2%	-4.9%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	2.7%	5.1%	2.4%	3.1%	2.0%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.8%	0.8%	0.9%	0.9%
White	91.7%	90.9%	-0.8%	81.4%	9.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	94.7%	92.4%	-2.3%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	92.4%	-1.3%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.2%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.7%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	63.9%	46.2%	17.7%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	5.1%	0.9%	4.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Offwell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offwell Close was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Offwell Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 83rd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

🔎 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. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B98 0FJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Offwell Close are based on 39 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 Offwell Close, Redditch, B98 0FJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 0FJ

Average Price
£379,734

Semi-Detached
£386,499

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,119

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Offwell Close

Average Price
£407,395

Semi-Detached
£457,733

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£404,674

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Offwell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Offwell Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2025-07-17	£393,097
8 Offwell Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2023-05-31	£356,068
12 Offwell Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£381,500	2021-05-28	£432,540
3 Offwell Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£323,000	2021-05-07	£366,213
7 Offwell Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2020-01-06	£327,160

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 0FJ

Employment

B98 0FJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B98 0FJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	132
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	22
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Construction	12
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	711 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH	- not rated	1,124 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB	3out of 4	1,321 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY	- not rated	1,500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU	3out of 4	1,727 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF	4out of 4	475 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH	2out of 4	1,718 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	3out of 4	2,825 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX	4out of 4	3,337 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX	4out of 4	3,949 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB	3out of 4	796 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	3out of 4	1,874 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR	3out of 4	2,540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ	3out of 4	3,882 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,913 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF	3out of 4	619 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	1,730 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	3out of 4	2,784 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY	- not rated	3,317 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	3out of 4	4,481 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eurest At Halfords	2 Icknield Street Drive, Redditch	485 yd
Without Walls Community Church	Clifton Close, Redditch	591 yd
Starbucks	Clearwell Road, Redditch	795 yd
Your Ideas Youth And Community Project	Matchborough East Meeting Rooms, Dilwyn Close	958 yd
Courtyard Eatery	7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way	1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden Carvery/ The Golden Goose	Wild Goose Lane, Redditch		416 yd
The Old Sticky Wicket	Matchborough Way, Redditch		433 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Piccolo Pizza & Grill	9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East	433 yd
Golden Carp Chippy	8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East	433 yd
Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza	5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way	433 yd
Winyates Chippy	4 Winyates Centre, Redditch	1,066 yd
Sampan	1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West	1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Clearwell Road, Redditch		795 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ipsley Park WILD GOOSE LANE	cycling, grass pitches	416 yd
Arrow Vale Sports & Leisure Centre ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE MATCHBOROUGH WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	419 yd
Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY	grass pitches	821 yd
Old Forge WASHFORD LANE	grass pitches	1,036 yd
Pathways WASHFORD LANE	grass pitches	1,085 yd
Coppice Meadow Battens Drive	grass pitches	1,092 yd

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B98 0FJ