Lilac Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7EA 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 Lilac Close, Redditch, B98 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7DL, B98 7EB, B98 7EP, B98 7EF, B98 7DT, B98 7EL, B97 4JF, B98 7DY, B98 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45.5% | 49% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 45.6% | 55.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 26.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.5% | 47.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 34.4% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.7% | 21.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3.8% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82.2% | 80.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 77.5% | 72.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 23.1% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 72.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 11.1% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 80th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Lilac Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-04-07 | £233,660 |
| 4 Lilac Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-11 | £240,471 |
| 4 Lilac Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-11-29 | £166,562 |
| 15 Lilac Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2018-11-30 | £226,056 |
| 15 Lilac Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2018-06-28 | £232,151 |
B98 7EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 487 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,975 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 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,469 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 | 1,021 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Candle Night | 101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 210 yd | |
| Greenview Bar And Cafe | Pitcheroak Municipal Golf Course, Plymouth Road | 499 yd | |
| No Limitz | 1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street | 554 yd | |
| Eurest Services At Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 562 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 234 yd | |
| The Park Inn | 1 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 523 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 761 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 855 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Club | 27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 367 yd | |
| On The Munchies | 6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 369 yd | |
| Lazio Pizza & Kebab House | 36 Marsden Road, Redditch | 492 yd | |
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 554 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 562 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 832 yd | |
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 845 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 855 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 565 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.