Southmead Crescent is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7BX 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 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, B98 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7BZ, B98 7BU, B98 7FS, B98 7BN, B98 7BS, B98 7BP, B98 7FR, B98 7BL, B98 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B98 7BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 39.4% | 30.5% | -8.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 51.7% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (93.6%) 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% | 55.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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% | 25.3% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 31.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 22.3% | 25.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 22.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 64.6% | 59.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 63% 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% | 63% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 18.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 63% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 18.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 27.3% | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southmead Crescent was 702.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Southmead Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 3rd highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 282.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-20 | £352,823 |
| 8 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,875 | 2023-07-11 | £243,775 |
| 12 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-09-09 | £308,838 |
| 12 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-06-19 | £262,646 |
| 1 Southmead Crescent, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2003-10-24 | £485,961 |
B98 7BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | 416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Arrowcrest First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 895 yd | Community 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 | 736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,619 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 | 2,781 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 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | 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 | 657 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 | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 212 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 212 yd | |
| Eurest Services At Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 274 yd | |
| Masovia Craft Bakery | 5B Beoley Road West, Redditch | 301 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 197 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 432 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 507 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 534 yd | |
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazio Pizza & Kebab House | 36 Marsden Road, Redditch | 255 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 317 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 452 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 452 yd | |
| Palermo Pizza | 50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 185 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 197 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 197 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 274 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 264 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 1,022 yd | |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.