Ibstock Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0PY 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 0PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 0PZ, B98 0LN, B98 0PH, B98 0PQ, B98 0LW, B98 0PU, B98 0PG, B98 0LD, B98 0LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 0PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 55.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 44.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.1% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 37.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 30.3% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 22% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 6.4% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 0PY this area, 37% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 37% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 15.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88% | 91.2% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 89.6% | 89.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 89.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ibstock Close was 151.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% higher than the Winyates average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ibstock Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Winyates and the 35th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2024-09-20 | £195,860 |
| 125 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-15 | £206,198 |
| 125 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-09 | £206,890 |
| 153 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-30 | £205,350 |
| 158 Ibstock Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-13 | £191,326 |
B98 0PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , B98 0LH | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St John Fisher Catholic First School Loxley Close , Church Hill B98 9JL | - not rated | 1,152 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 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,997 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 | 519 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,184 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 | 1,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skilts School Gorcott Hill , Beoley B98 9ET | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 396 yd | |
| Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop | 2 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 403 yd | |
| The Boat House | Arrow Valley Park, Battens Drive | 1,047 yd | |
| Starbucks | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 310 yd | |
| Sampan | 1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West | 403 yd | |
| Winyates Chippy | 4 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 403 yd | |
| Greggs Redditch | Unit K, Moon Moat Drive | 851 yd | |
| McDonalds | Black Soils Road, Redditch | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 1,046 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 778 yd |
| Coppice Meadow Battens Drive | grass pitches | 778 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.