Merevale Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0HZ is located in the Matchborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merevale Close, Redditch, B98 0HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 0HY, B98 0EY, B98 0EZ, B98 0HA, B98 0EQ, B98 0HB.

Merevale Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merevale Close are based on 65 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 0HZ

Average Price
£221,321
Semi-Detached
£222,157
Terraced
£215,365
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merevale Close

Average Price
£221,321
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merevale CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
38 Merevale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£230,0002023-06-26 £227,738
38 Merevale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£205,0002021-09-02 £224,469
24 Merevale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£200,0002021-06-28 £224,478
49 Merevale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£210,0002020-12-03 £244,089
16 Merevale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£195,0002020-09-04 £231,377

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way, Matchborough East B98 0GD 		833 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road B98 7RY 		915 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South B98 7UZ 		1,220 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park B98 7JU 		1,803 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedArrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Winyates West B98 0LH 		1,838 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Arrow Vale RSA Academy
Matchborough Way, B98 0GF 		989 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
2out of 4Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, B98 7UH 		1,008 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Studley High School
Crooks Lane, B80 7QX 		2,645 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, B98 8HB 		3,196 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End B97 5LX 		3,444 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Ipsley CE RSA Academy
Winyates Way, B98 0UB 		1,444 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, B98 7HH 		1,544 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, B98 7HA 		2,172 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill B98 9LR 		3,258 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross B97 5AQ 		3,678 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedHeart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, B98 8DW 		3,232 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough B98 0HF 		491 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Longdon Close, Woodrow South B98 7UZ 		1,158 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
215 Easemore Road, B98 8HF 		3,264 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLea Hall Academy
5 Hallmoor Road, B33 9QY 		3,754 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School
3out of 4Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley B97 6PQ 		4,657 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Without Walls Community ChurchClifton Close, Redditch398 yd
The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck5A Springside, Howard Road754 yd
Oasis @ Woodrow33 Woodrow Centre, Redditch922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Carvery/ The Golden GooseWild Goose Lane, Redditch325 yd
The Old Sticky WicketMatchborough Way, Redditch880 yd
The Woodrow35 Woodrow Centre, Redditch936 yd
Miller And Carter Washford MillOld Washford Mill, Icknield Street Drive984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Greggs9 Washford Trade Park, Washford Drive613 yd
Subway Washford At BP GarageWashford 24, Washford Drive758 yd
Mr Perios And Napoli Pizza5 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough Way880 yd
Piccolo Pizza & Grill9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East880 yd
Golden Carp Chippy8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East880 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Old Forge
WASHFORD LANE 		grass pitches314 yd
Ipsley Park
WILD GOOSE LANE 		cycling, grass pitches326 yd
Pathways
WASHFORD LANE 		grass pitches381 yd
Washford Park (Closed)
Icknield Street Drive 		grass pitches700 yd
Arrow Vale Sports & Leisure Centre
ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE ARROW VALE SPORTS CENTRE MATCHBOROUGH WAY 		artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts956 yd
Kingsley Sports Centre (Closed)
Woodrow Drive 		squash courts, swimming pool996 yd
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
WOODROW DRIVE 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,045 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 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%

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 speed79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed170.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Merevale Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 125 crimes were reported near Merevale Close . 56% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of B98 0HZ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Merevale Close, Redditch, B98 0HZ

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 125
Violence And Sexual Offences 49
Anti Social Behaviour 15
Other Theft 13
Vehicle Crime 12
Criminal Damage And Arson 12
Burglary 9
Shoplifting 4
Public Order 3
Other Crime 3
Drugs 2
Possession Of Weapons 2
Bicycle Theft 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of B98 0HZ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Kineton Close511 yd
2023-12DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Breaches Lane232 yd
2023-12Other crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Eathorpe Close535 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Brinklow Close306 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Brinklow Close306 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Eathorpe Close535 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Breaches Lane232 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Kineton Close511 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeUnder investigationOn or near Breaches Lane232 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Washford Lane83 yd
More Crime Statistics for Merevale Close, Redditch, B98 0HZ

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in B98 0HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee117
Retired98
Part-Time Employee20
Unemployed9
Self-Employed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Other3
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Student (economically inactive)

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles47
Manufacturing40
Human health and social work activities28
Education15
Construction9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other5
Information and communication4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Real estate activities1

People

Gender

Female149
Male155

Partnership Status

Single64
Married: Opposite sex151
Separated4
Divorced29
Widowed20

Health

Very good health120
Good health113
Fair health59
Bad health11
Very bad health2

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications54
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 36
Apprenticeship22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
Degree or Similar 59
Other12

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian5
Black Caribbean7
Mixed White and Asian1
Mixed White and Caribbean5
Mixed Other3
White281
Roma1

Country of Birth

United Kingdom282
European Union13
Rest of Europe2
Middle East and Asia3
The Americas and the Caribbean6

Length of Residence

Born in the UK282
10+ Years15
5-10 Years5
2-5 Years1
Less than 2 years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom223
Italy1
Spain1
Poland8
Romania2
Southern Asia5
North America and the Caribbean3
No passport held59

Religion

No religion121
Christian170
Jewish2
Muslim1
Not answered10
↑