Orchard Street is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7DP is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Street, Redditch, B98 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 4HP, B98 7DQ, B97 4JA, B98 7AZ, B98 7BE, B97 4EN, B98 7DE, B97 4EF, B98 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7DP 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 7DP, 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 Orchard Street was 171.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Orchard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspenwood House Ipsley Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-11-10 | £679,273 |
| 2 Orchard Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-03-14 | £260,708 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | - not rated | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Cookridge Close , B97 6HF | - not rated | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 833 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,153 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 | 3,275 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 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 497 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 | 1,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 2,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Limitz | 1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street | 14 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 85 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | Unit 12, Walford Walk | 207 yd | |
| Nesta | 80 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 216 yd | |
| 360 Play Redditch | 41A Evesham Walk, Redditch | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 241 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 350 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 400 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 401 yd | |
| The Royal Enfield | Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 14 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 49 yd | |
| Palermo Pizza | 50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 54 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 229 yd | |
| On The Munchies | 6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 458 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 479 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 479 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 667 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 984 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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.