Gilbertstone Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7NQ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, B98 7NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7NW, B98 7NG, B98 7NN, B98 7NL, B98 7NP, B98 7NR, B98 7NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 7NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 26.6% | 23.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 62.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.4% | 50.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 13.1% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 35.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 76.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 90.9% | 84.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 84.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.6% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbertstone Close was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gilbertstone Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 76th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-06-23 | £447,471 |
| 2 Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-08-25 | £339,412 |
| 16 Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-12-13 | £441,176 |
| 21 Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-08-16 | £530,210 |
| 22 Gilbertstone Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2018-02-15 | £359,371 |
B98 7NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,264 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 | 1,465 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 641 yd | |
| Eurest Services At Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 732 yd | |
| The Candle Night | 101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 773 yd | |
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 794 yd | |
| Slim Chickens/Caffe Carluccios/Eds Easy Diner/Harry Ramsdens | Tesco, Coldfield Drive | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 1 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 569 yd | |
| Vaughan's Tapas Bar | 139 Evesham Road, Redditch | 685 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 712 yd | |
| Gate Hangs Well | 98 Evesham Road, Redditch | 757 yd | |
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Express | 133 Evesham Road, Redditch | 641 yd | |
| Pizza World | 83 Evesham Road, Redditch | 641 yd | |
| Dilshad Balti | 100A Evesham Road, Redditch | 679 yd | |
| Inn Plaice | 141 Evesham Road, Redditch | 690 yd | |
| Max Pizza Kebab | 100 Evesham Road, Redditch | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 670 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 732 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | Coldfield Drive, Redditch | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 1,077 yd |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.