Runcorn Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7PU is located in the Greenlands & Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runcorn Close, Redditch, B98 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7PE, B98 7PR, B98 7PS, B98 7LZ, B98 7PP, B98 7PX, B98 7PH, B98 7PN, B98 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 51.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.7% | 48.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 36.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 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 | 25.6% | 18.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 26.8% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92% | 89.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 91.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 90.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runcorn Close was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runcorn Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 112th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Runcorn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-03-21 | £500,000 |
| 14 Runcorn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-03-18 | £267,306 |
| 11 Runcorn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-01-26 | £287,687 |
| 20 Runcorn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2017-06-02 | £468,708 |
| 11 Runcorn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-12-14 | £283,019 |
B98 7PU 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 | 187 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 3,676 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,685 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 | 1,941 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 | 1,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Chickens/Caffe Carluccios/Eds Easy Diner/Harry Ramsdens | Tesco, Coldfield Drive | 785 yd | |
| Coffee Day | 11 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 925 yd | |
| Oasis @ Woodrow | 33 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Redditch Sports & Social Club | Throckmorton Road, Redditch | 474 yd | |
| Mayfly | Studley Road, Redditch | 701 yd | |
| Lodge Park Residents Association | Lodge Pool Drive, Redditch | 759 yd | |
| Studley Road Social Club | 99A Studley Road, Lodge Park | 870 yd | |
| The Duck Inn | Pheasant Lane, Redditch | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlands Chinese Takeaway | 15 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Greenlands | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery Redditch | 14 Studley Road, Redditch | 855 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 1 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 977 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar | 3A Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 977 yd | |
| McDonalds | 19 Clews Road, Redditch | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | Coldfield Drive, Redditch | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Redditch Dingleside Middle School (Closed) Woodrow | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 860 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.