Ibstock Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0PU 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 Ibstock Close, Redditch, B98 0PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0PQ, B98 0PH, B98 0PG, B98 0PZ, B98 0PN, B98 0PL, B98 0PW, B98 0PY, B98 0PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 0PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 39.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 37% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.7% | 38% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 41.6% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 12.4% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around B98 0PU this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 28.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 16.3% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 94.7% | 85% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 85.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ibstock Close was 105.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% higher than the Winyates average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ibstock Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Winyates and the 62nd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-05-06 | £184,120 |
| 19 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-10-29 | £187,968 |
| 7 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2015-03-16 | £102,993 |
| 12 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2013-12-06 | £201,999 |
| 16 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2012-04-27 | £201,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,330 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 | 3,218 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop | 2 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 322 yd | |
| Courtyard Eatery | 7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampan | 1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West | 322 yd | |
| Winyates Chippy | 4 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 322 yd | |
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 379 yd | |
| Greggs Redditch | Unit K, Moon Moat Drive | 838 yd | |
| McDonalds | Black Soils Road, Redditch | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Coppice Meadow Battens Drive | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 936 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.