Eyton Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0JY is located in the Winyates electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eyton Close, Redditch, B98 0JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0JZ, B98 0LS, B98 0LR, B98 0JT, B98 0JS, B98 0JE, B98 0LE, B98 0LA, B98 0LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 0JY 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 | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 0JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 21.6% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 60.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48% | 36.5% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 43.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 18.7% | 20.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 9.8% | -11.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 23.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.7% | 94.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eyton Close was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eyton Close has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Eyton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-11-15 | £262,069 |
| 34 Eyton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-08 | £236,453 |
| 31 Eyton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-27 | £248,016 |
| 15 Eyton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2022-08-25 | £265,203 |
| 17 Eyton Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-05-03 | £250,518 |
B98 0JY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B98 0JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Way First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , B98 0LH | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St John Fisher Catholic First School Loxley Close , Church Hill B98 9JL | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 420 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 516 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Moatfield Middle School Easenhall Lane , Matchborough B98 0BJ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,839 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Eatery | 7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way | 418 yd | |
| Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop | 2 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 457 yd | |
| Starbucks | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 605 yd | |
| Eurest At Halfords | 2 Icknield Street Drive, Redditch | 670 yd | |
| The Boat House | Arrow Valley Park, Battens Drive | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 928 yd | |
| The Old Sticky Wicket | Matchborough Way, Redditch | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampan | 1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West | 457 yd | |
| Winyates Chippy | 4 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 457 yd | |
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 729 yd | |
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill | 9 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 1,085 yd | |
| Golden Carp Chippy | 8 Matchborough Centre, Matchborough East | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 605 yd | |
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coppice Meadow Battens Drive | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 631 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 | 975 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 | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.