Milcote Close, Greenlands, Redditch, B98 7RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	47.8%	48.2%	0.4%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	52.2%	51.8%	-0.4%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

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 7RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	25%	26.7%	1.7%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	56.1%	-3.7%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.2%	10%	0.8%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	3.3%	5.6%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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	43.8%	40.9%	-2.9%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	38.9%	43.9%	5.0%	33.6%	10.3%
Fair health	10.3%	12.1%	1.8%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	5.9%	2%	-3.9%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.8%	21.9%	-6.9%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	11.2%	-4.0%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	15.2%	-6.0%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	5.6%	0.7%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.5%	7.6%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	21.9%	9.4%	33.8%	-11.9%
Other	6.5%	5.6%	-0.9%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	2%	1.0%	0.9%	1.1%
White	99%	97.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.6%	94.9%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	2%	3.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	95.4%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.5%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.8%	76.7%	0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
No passport held	21.2%	13.5%	7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Milcote Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milcote Close was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Milcote Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 61st lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B98 7RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Milcote Close are based on 98 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Milcote Close, Greenlands, Redditch, B98 7RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 7RW

Average Price
£242,211

Semi-Detached
£239,157

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£255,650

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milcote Close

Average Price
£251,964

Semi-Detached
£249,415

Terraced
£268,993

Detached
£266,967

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milcote CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Milcote Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-02-28	£259,858
49 Milcote Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£226,000	2024-09-20	£230,028
43 Milcote Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2024-06-10	£246,802
75 Milcote Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-04-05	£273,003
43 Milcote Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-01-27	£257,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 7RW

Employment

B98 7RW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B98 7RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	12
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ	3out of 4	874 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY	- not rated	1,041 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH	3out of 4	1,158 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU	2out of 4	1,743 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH	2out of 4	1,491 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX	4out of 4	1,743 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF	4out of 4	2,701 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	3out of 4	2,785 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX	4out of 4	3,110 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH	3out of 4	1,366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	3out of 4	1,941 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB	3out of 4	3,033 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	3out of 4	3,263 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW	- not rated	2,667 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	857 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF	3out of 4	2,351 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	3out of 4	3,159 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	3out of 4	3,500 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Slim Chickens/Caffe Carluccios/Eds Easy Diner/Harry Ramsdens	Tesco, Coldfield Drive		741 yd
Oasis @ Woodrow	33 Woodrow Centre, Redditch		944 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Redditch Sports & Social Club	Throckmorton Road, Redditch	278 yd
The Duck Inn	Pheasant Lane, Redditch	552 yd
The Woodrow	35 Woodrow Centre, Redditch	936 yd
Mayfly	Studley Road, Redditch	1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	19 Clews Road, Redditch	337 yd
KFC	Shapland House, The Oaks	337 yd
Greenlands Chinese Takeaway	15 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Greenlands	764 yd
Rasoi Cottage	21 Castleditch Lane, Redditch	853 yd
Woodrow Chippy	1 Woodrow Centre, Woodrow North	936 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Coldfield Drive, Redditch		741 yd
Tesco Petrol Station	Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive		741 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD	grass pitches	269 yd
Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE	grass pitches	397 yd
Redditch Dingleside Middle School (Closed) Woodrow	grass pitches	675 yd
Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE		812 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.