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Glover Street is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7BJ 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 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 7DH, B98 7EE, B98 7BG, B98 7BE, B98 7EJ, B98 7DQ, B98 7DG, B98 7EL, B98 7EF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%51.6%0.7% 51.0% 0.6%
Male49.1%48.4%-0.7% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 7BJ, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.5%45.5%2.0% 37.9% 7.6%
Married: Opposite sex35.1%31.9%-3.2% 44.2% -12.3%
Separated2.5%1.7%-0.8% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced7.1%10.8%3.7% 9.1% 1.7%
Widowed11.8%10.1%-1.7% 6.1% 4.0%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.5%42.5%-3.0% 48.4% -5.9%
Good health33.8%37.8%4.0% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health13.4%13.7%0.3% 12.7% 1.0%
Bad health5.4%3.9%-1.5% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health1.9%2%0.1% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 7BJ 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34.9%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 Levels11.3%12.8%1.5% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship1.5%6.6%5.1% 5.3% 1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.6%11.3%4.7% 16.9% -5.6%
Degree or Similar11.5%20.4%8.9% 33.8% -13.4%
Other15.5%2.7%-12.8% 2.8% -0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.2%0.2% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian0.7%1.1%0.4% 3.1% -2.0%
Pakistani23.8%31.9%8.1% 2.7% 29.2%
Other Asian2.4%1.5%-0.9% 1.6% -0.1%
Black African0.2%1.3%1.1% 2.5% -1.2%
Black Caribbean1.9%1.7%-0.2% 1.0% 0.7%
Other Black1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.4%2.4%0.0% 0.9% 1.5%
Mixed Other0.2%0.9%0.7% 0.8% 0.1%
White66.4%54.1%-12.3% 81.4% -27.3%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.6% -0.4%
Other0%3.1%3.1% 1.6% 1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.7%65.5%-9.2% 83.2% -17.7%
European Union12.3%14.9%2.6% 6.1% 8.8%
Rest of Europe0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa0.2%1.8%1.6% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia11.3%15.5%4.2% 5.6% 9.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%2%0.7% 1.3% 0.7%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.5%65.6%-8.9% 83.2% -17.6%
10+ Years5%13.7%8.7% 9.8% 3.9%
5-10 Years4.6%7%2.4% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years6.9%6.3%-0.6% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years8.9%7.4%-1.5% 1.9% 5.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.9% 76.7% -19.8%
Ireland0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland5.4% 1.3% 4.1%
Romania4.4% 0.9% 3.5%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Middle East0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia4.4% 1.2% 3.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held21.1% 13.5% 7.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion26.6% 37.2% -10.6%
Christian34.7% 46.2% -11.5%
Muslim32.5% 6.5% 26.0%
Sikh1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other religion0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Glover Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glover Street was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glover Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 47th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,600
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B98 7BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glover Street are based on 105 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glover Street, Redditch, B98 7BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 7BJ

Average Price
£109,694
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£96,892
Flats/Maisonettes
£110,276
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glover Street

Average Price
£142,184
Semi-Detached
£205,570
Terraced
£192,454
Detached
£246,582
Flats/Maisonettes
£111,333
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glover Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 Dingleside Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£107,0002024-01-31 £104,977
Flat 19 Dingleside Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£63,0002023-03-16 £58,666
Flat 18 Dingleside Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£120,0002022-11-24 £111,745
Flat 23 Dingleside Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002022-11-14 £121,057
Flat 21 Dingleside Glover Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£88,0002022-01-21 £87,718
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 7BJ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee125
Retired73
Part-Time Employee51
Looking after home or family44
Self-Employed30
Unemployed25
Student (economically inactive)22
Other18
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Manufacturing57
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Human health and social work activities26
Transport and storage24
Construction15
Administrative and support service activities10
Education9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other7
Financial and insurance activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Information and communication4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU
2out of 4 813 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU
- not rated 813 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
- not rated 870 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
2out of 4 891 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redditch, Arrowcrest First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
- not rated 1,056 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redditch, the Abbey High School
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 961 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
3out of 4 961 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 961 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 1,389 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
3out of 4 3,125 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
- not rated 912 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 912 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,319 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,319 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield Middle School
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,319 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW
- not rated 765 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,484 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
- not rated 1,545 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 1,801 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
- not rated 1,801 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lyndenwood
45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP
- not rated 2,340 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
No Limitz1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street309 yd
The Candle Night101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch328 yd
Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch76 Ipsley Street, Redditch344 yd
Eurest Services At AsdaJinnah Road, Redditch367 yd
Coffee#1Unit 12, Walford Walk502 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Woodland Cottage102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch361 yd
Redditch Borough Council Civic SuiteTown Hall, Walter Stranz Square479 yd
The Pound PubBeoley Road West, St Georges557 yd
Popworld And Zinc Redditch12 Market Place, Redditch642 yd
The Queen's HeadQueen Street, Redditch650 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lazio Pizza & Kebab House36 Marsden Road, Redditch205 yd
The Dessert Club27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch257 yd
On The Munchies6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch285 yd
Artisan Spice2 Orchard Street, Redditch309 yd
Lucky House50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch329 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaJinnah Road, Redditch367 yd
One BeyondUnit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road534 yd
IcelandTrafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road557 yd
Aldi1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road557 yd
Tesco7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch1,070 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tds Leisure (Closed)
Ipsley Street
health and fitness suite249 yd
Fitness Unlimited
MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET
health and fitness suite408 yd
Pure Gym (Redditch)
KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET
health and fitness suite532 yd
Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed)
The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street
health and fitness suite601 yd
Pitcheroak Golf Course
PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD
golf679 yd
Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus)
PEAKMAN STREET
health and fitness suite761 yd
St Bedes Catholic Middle School
HOLLOWAY LANE
grass pitches847 yd
Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre
EASEMORE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts947 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed43.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed44.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed77.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed77.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.