Glover Street is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7BG is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glover Street, Redditch, B98 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7BE, B98 7BJ, B98 7DH, B98 7AY, B98 7BL, B98 7BD, B98 7BP, B98 7EE, B98 7DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 43.5% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 31.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 42.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7BG this area, 31.4% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 31.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 15.5% | 2.7% | -12.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 23.8% | 31.9% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 29.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66.4% | 54.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -27.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 74.7% | 65.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 15.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 65.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 13.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glover Street was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glover Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 68th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-06-06 | £143,181 |
| 36 Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2025-02-21 | £187,550 |
| 42 Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-27 | £197,692 |
| 25 Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-06-23 | £222,557 |
| 36 Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-21 | £175,988 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 651 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 | 1,394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Limitz | 1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street | 277 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 289 yd | |
| Eurest Services At Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 315 yd | |
| The Candle Night | 101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 425 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | Unit 12, Walford Walk | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 403 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 453 yd | |
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 457 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 572 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazio Pizza & Kebab House | 36 Marsden Road, Redditch | 107 yd | |
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 277 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 285 yd | |
| Palermo Pizza | 50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 286 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 315 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 430 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 453 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 759 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 861 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.