Parsons Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7EQ 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 Parsons Road, Redditch, B98 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 4HZ, B98 7EG, B97 4JE, B98 7EP, B97 4PP, B97 4JT, B97 4JF, B98 7DG, B98 7EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 44.7% | 47.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55.3% | 52.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 7EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 47.4% | 52.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 29% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 45.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 34% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 25.6% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 21.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 78.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 75.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 17.3% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 85.7% | 75.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsons Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 104th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Parsons Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-09-05 | £231,554 |
| 17 Parsons Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-01 | £224,563 |
| 21 Parsons Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-04-06 | £184,591 |
| 28 Parsons Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,200 | 2022-05-27 | £225,819 |
| 11 Parsons Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-29 | £236,385 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,530 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 | 898 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 | 1,519 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | 2,727 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,493 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 | 79 yd | |
| Greenview Bar And Cafe | Pitcheroak Municipal Golf Course, Plymouth Road | 413 yd | |
| No Limitz | 1A Larchwood House, Ipsley Street | 415 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 483 yd | |
| Nesta | 80 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 113 yd | |
| The Park Inn | 1 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 636 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 639 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 733 yd | |
| The Royal Enfield | Unicorn Hill, Redditch | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Munchies | 6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 196 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 201 yd | |
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 415 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 452 yd | |
| Lazio Pizza & Kebab House | 36 Marsden Road, Redditch | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 597 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 767 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 790 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 790 yd | |
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 451 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.