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Marsden Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7BL 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 Marsden Road, Redditch, B98 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 7BP, B98 7AY, B98 7BS, B98 7BG, B98 7BU, B98 7BE, B98 7BD, B98 7ER, B98 7BX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 7BL is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.5%44.9%1.4% 51.0% -6.1%
Male56.5%55.1%-1.4% 49.0% 6.1%

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 7BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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)
Single48.5%44.4%-4.1% 37.9% 6.5%
Married: Opposite sex36.9%41.5%4.6% 44.2% -2.7%
Separated4.4%3.5%-0.9% 2.2% 1.3%
Divorced7.2%7.7%0.5% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed3.1%2.9%-0.2% 6.1% -3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.1%51%-3.1% 48.4% 2.6%
Good health29.4%35.9%6.5% 33.6% 2.3%
Fair health11.1%10%-1.1% 12.7% -2.7%
Bad health4.2%2%-2.2% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health1.1%1.2%0.1% 1.2% 0.0%

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 7BL this area, 29.5% 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 19.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.3%29.5%3.2% 18.2% 11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.7%15.7%0.0% 9.6% 6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%12.2%-0.4% 13.4% -1.2%
Apprenticeship2%4.8%2.8% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.5%11.9%5.4% 16.9% -5.0%
Degree or Similar17.7%19.6%1.9% 33.8% -14.2%
Other19.1%6.4%-12.7% 2.8% 3.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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)
Bangladeshi0.3%1%0.7% 1.1% -0.1%
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian8%2.7%-5.3% 3.1% -0.4%
Pakistani32.6%29.4%-3.2% 2.7% 26.7%
Other Asian0%0.5%0.5% 1.6% -1.1%
Black African1.6%3.2%1.6% 2.5% 0.7%
Black Caribbean1.1%1.9%0.8% 1.0% 0.9%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and African0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1%0.7% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
White54.4%54.6%0.2% 81.4% -26.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%2.9%2.9% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom52.8%41.1%-11.7% 83.2% -42.1%
European Union21%38.9%17.9% 6.1% 32.8%
Rest of Europe0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa3.2%2.7%-0.5% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia23.1%15.9%-7.2% 5.6% 10.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1%1.0% 1.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.2%0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK52.8%41.2%-11.6% 83.2% -42.0%
10+ Years11.9%18.1%6.2% 9.8% 8.3%
5-10 Years12.7%12.5%-0.2% 2.9% 9.6%
2-5 Years11.1%15.9%4.8% 2.2% 13.7%
Less than 2 years11.4%12.3%0.9% 1.9% 10.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom41.1% 76.7% -35.6%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Poland8.8% 1.3% 7.5%
Romania21% 0.9% 20.1%
Other EU countries8.6% 1.5% 7.1%
Other Europe0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Southern Asia5.1% 1.2% 3.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held11.7% 13.5% -1.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion12.9% 37.2% -24.3%
Christian46.6% 46.2% 0.4%
Hindu0.2% 1.7% -1.5%
Muslim32.4% 6.5% 25.9%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered7.6% 6.0% 1.6%

Safety

Is Marsden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsden Road was 148.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marsden Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 40th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.



🔎 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 7BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marsden Road are based on 100 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 Marsden Road, Redditch, B98 7BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 7BL

Average Price
£177,574
Semi-Detached
£181,602
Terraced
£165,413
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£538,364

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsden Road

Average Price
£174,508
Semi-Detached
£178,870
Terraced
£170,614
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£543,502

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsden Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
59 Marsden Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£155,0002025-10-17 £152,404
75 Marsden Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£138,0002025-09-05 £133,973
54 Marsden Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£132,0002024-07-08 £128,273
61 Marsden Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£155,0002022-02-22 £165,798
42 Marsden Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002021-07-26 £134,411
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 7BL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee138
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed28
Looking after home or family25
Other24
Retired19
Student (economically inactive)16
Unemployed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing56
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Human health and social work activities16
Transport and storage15
Administrative and support service activities11
Accommodation and food service activities9
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Construction6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Information and communication4
Education4
Financial and insurance activities3
Other2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Real estate activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's CofE First School
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
- not rated 643 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
2out of 4 664 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redditch, Arrowcrest First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
- not rated 924 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
3out of 4 924 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
- not rated 924 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 847 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
3out of 4 847 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 847 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 1,517 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 2,937 yd Community school 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 684 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 684 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,160 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,160 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield Middle School
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,160 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 701 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 1,328 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
- not rated 1,394 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 1,976 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
- not rated 1,976 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ
3out of 4 2,462 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
Eurest Services At AsdaJinnah Road, Redditch201 yd
Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch76 Ipsley Street, Redditch357 yd
No Limitz1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street372 yd
Burger KingTrafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street439 yd
Costa6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road439 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Pound PubBeoley Road West, St Georges362 yd
Redditch Borough Council Civic SuiteTown Hall, Walter Stranz Square422 yd
The Queen's HeadQueen Street, Redditch575 yd
The Woodland Cottage102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch596 yd
Popworld And Zinc Redditch12 Market Place, Redditch641 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lazio Pizza & Kebab House36 Marsden Road, Redditch45 yd
Palermo Pizza50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch366 yd
Lucky House50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch366 yd
Artisan Spice2 Orchard Street, Redditch372 yd
The Dessert Club27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch453 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaJinnah Road, Redditch201 yd
One BeyondUnit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road340 yd
IcelandTrafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road362 yd
Aldi1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road362 yd
Tesco7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch871 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness Unlimited
MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET
health and fitness suite280 yd
Tds Leisure (Closed)
Ipsley Street
health and fitness suite388 yd
Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed)
The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street
health and fitness suite576 yd
Pure Gym (Redditch)
KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET
health and fitness suite577 yd
St Bedes Catholic Middle School
HOLLOWAY LANE
grass pitches616 yd
Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus)
PEAKMAN STREET
health and fitness suite699 yd
Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre
EASEMORE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts837 yd
Pitcheroak Golf Course
PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD
golf904 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.8%

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 speed72.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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