Ipsley Street is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7AL is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7BT, B98 7AZ, B98 8DX, B98 7BD, B98 7BS, B98 7BU, B98 7AY, B98 7BP, B98 7BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 45.2% | 49.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B98 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 48% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 37.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 49.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.8% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.8% | 20% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 23.8% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 4.1% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 25.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 22.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.6% | 62.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 59.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 59.2% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 26.8% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 10.9% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 59.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 15% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3.1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 10.3% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipsley Street was 171.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ipsley Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 29th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2A Millsborough House Ipsley Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-08-21 | £150,014 |
| Millsborough House Ipsley Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-03-30 | £529,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Cookridge Close , B97 6HF | - not rated | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,345 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 | 387 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 | 1,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 2,622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine | The Quadrant, Unit 4B Alcester Street | 199 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 224 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa At Dunelm | Unit 3A, 60 Grove Street | 260 yd | |
| Masovia Craft Bakery | 5B Beoley Road West, Redditch | 268 yd | |
| No Limitz | 1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 147 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 187 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 260 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 361 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo Pizza | 50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 256 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 260 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4D, South East Quadrant | 296 yd | |
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 297 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 170 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 187 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 187 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 492 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 43 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 518 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 967 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.