Holloway Lane is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7ET 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 Holloway Lane, Redditch, B98 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8LZ, B98 8LX, B98 8LW, B98 7FR, B98 8JX, B98 8JU, B98 7FS, B98 8LY, B98 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 46.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 39.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 45.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 35.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7ET this area, 28.7% 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 28.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 22.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 19.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.9% | 63.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 80.4% | 72.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 72.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.8% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holloway Lane was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-05 | £218,941 |
| 53 Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-04 | £160,428 |
| 113 Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-12-19 | £210,396 |
| 109 Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-06-28 | £197,982 |
| 109 Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £450 | 2019-06-25 | £513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Arrowcrest First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 916 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 | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 1,872 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 | 2,510 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,009 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 | 791 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 | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 179 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 179 yd | |
| Masovia Craft Bakery | 5B Beoley Road West, Redditch | 331 yd | |
| Eurest Services At Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 574 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen And Catering | Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 251 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 261 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 360 yd | |
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 682 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 205 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 205 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 311 yd | |
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 538 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | 3A Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 360 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 360 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 376 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 894 yd | |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 959 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.