Padgets Lane is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 0RD 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 Padgets Lane, Redditch, B98 0RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 9JF, B98 9HP, B98 0JQ, B98 0JJ, B98 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 0RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 0RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 21.5% | 29% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 52.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 39.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 21.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 21.2% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 99.7% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padgets Lane was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Padgets Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 87th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Padgets Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-28 | £170,524 |
| 57 Padgets Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-05-26 | £193,060 |
| 58 Padgets Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-11-30 | £710,230 |
| 56 Padgets Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-11-01 | £283,645 |
| 53 Padgets Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2016-01-22 | £336,522 |
B98 0RD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B98 0RD 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beoley First School Beoley Lane , Beoley B98 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 5,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,736 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 | 2,641 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat House | Arrow Valley Park, Battens Drive | 674 yd | |
| Willow Trees Community Centre | Loxley Close, Redditch | 725 yd | |
| Courtyard Eatery | 7 Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates Way | 855 yd | |
| Cups And Saucers Cafe And Shop | 2 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 879 yd | |
| Way Cafe | St Andrews Church, Upperfield Close | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 542 yd | |
| Desserts Redditch | Unit 2, Manorside Industrial Estate | 718 yd | |
| Sampan | 1 Winyates Centre, Winyates West | 879 yd | |
| Winyates Chippy | 4 Winyates Centre, Redditch | 879 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 1, Tanhouse Lane | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 674 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 302 yd |
| Coppice Meadow Battens Drive | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Ymca (Redditch) (Closed) Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close | 823 yd | |
| Willow Trees Community Centre GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE | 867 yd | |
| Church Hill Middle School WOOD PIECE LANE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Ipsley Ce Rsa Academy WINYATES WAY | grass pitches | 984 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 | 91.7% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.