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Fladbury Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7RX is located in the Matchborough & Woodrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Fladbury Close, Redditch, B98 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 7GH, B98 7GF, B98 7SA, B98 7GG, B98 7QQ, B98 7QL, B98 7SB, B98 7RY, B98 7SE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.8%49%3.2% 51.0% -2.0%
Male54.2%51%-3.2% 49.0% 2.0%

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 area around B98 7RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30%43.2%13.2% 37.9% 5.3%
Married: Opposite sex39.9%31.9%-8.0% 44.2% -12.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Separated6.1%4.9%-1.2% 2.2% 2.7%
Divorced16.7%14%-2.7% 9.1% 4.9%
Widowed7.2%4.6%-2.6% 6.1% -1.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.7%39.1%-2.6% 48.4% -9.3%
Good health28.9%34.2%5.3% 33.6% 0.6%
Fair health19.2%18.6%-0.6% 12.7% 5.9%
Bad health7.2%5.2%-2.0% 4.0% 1.2%
Very bad health3.1%3%-0.1% 1.2% 1.8%

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 13%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications43%27%-16.0% 18.2% 8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.3%17.2%0.9% 9.6% 7.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%18.2%6.8% 13.4% 4.8%
Apprenticeship3.8%7.4%3.6% 5.3% 2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.6%12.3%4.7% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar9.9%13%3.1% 33.8% -20.8%
Other8%4.9%-3.1% 2.8% 2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.2%2.2% 1.1% 1.1%
Indian4.7%4.1%-0.6% 3.1% 1.0%
Pakistani3.1%6.5%3.4% 2.7% 3.8%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0.3%1.6%1.3% 2.5% -0.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%1.1%0.8% 1.0% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.3%-1.1% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%3.3%2.5% 0.9% 2.4%
White88.3%79.9%-8.4% 81.4% -1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.9%81.3%-7.6% 83.2% -1.9%
European Union6.1%11.3%5.2% 6.1% 5.2%
Africa1.4%2.2%0.8% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia3.1%4.4%1.3% 5.6% -1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.8%0.2% 1.3% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.5%80.9%-6.6% 83.2% -2.3%
10+ Years0.8%13.9%13.1% 9.8% 4.1%
5-10 Years1.4%2.5%1.1% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years4.2%0.5%-3.7% 2.2% -1.7%
Less than 2 years6.1%2.2%-3.9% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59% 76.7% -17.7%
Poland12.2% 1.3% 10.9%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Southern Asia2.2% 1.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held24.7% 13.5% 11.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.4% 37.2% 2.2%
Christian44.6% 46.2% -1.6%
Hindu3.3% 1.7% 1.6%
Muslim7.6% 6.5% 1.1%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Fladbury Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fladbury Close was 225.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 223.2% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fladbury Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 15th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.



🔎 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 7RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fladbury Close are based on 18 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 Fladbury Close, Redditch, B98 7RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 7RX

Average Price
£168,214
Semi-Detached
£168,516
Terraced
£168,189
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fladbury Close

Average Price
£176,868
Semi-Detached
£189,398
Terraced
£175,302
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fladbury CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
59 Fladbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£180,0002022-10-07 £183,406
45 Fladbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002020-11-25 £184,880
39 Fladbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002020-02-21 £175,038
29 Fladbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002018-12-05 £175,706
45 Fladbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£132,0002016-09-01 £191,540
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 7RX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee95
Retired49
Part-Time Employee28
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Unemployed20
Student (economically inactive)20
Looking after home or family20
Self-Employed17
Other12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Human health and social work activities21
Administrative and support service activities11
Transport and storage7
Education7
Construction4
Other3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Information and communication2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY
- not rated 481 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ
3out of 4 687 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
3out of 4 1,097 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD
3out of 4 1,726 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
1out of 4 2,055 yd Academy sponsor led Yes 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 1,033 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Arrow Vale RSA Academy
Matchborough Way , B98 0GF
4out of 4 1,733 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX
4out of 4 2,659 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
3out of 4 2,675 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Studley High School
Crooks Lane , B80 7QX
4out of 4 2,906 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 4 940 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 1,657 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ipsley CE RSA Academy
Winyates Way , B98 0UB
3out of 4 2,083 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ
3out of 4 2,747 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR
3out of 4 3,483 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 2,645 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 4 590 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF
3out of 4 1,402 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
3out of 4 2,891 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 3,884 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lea Hall Academy
5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY
- not rated 4,586 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys 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
The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck5A Springside, Howard Road182 yd
Oasis @ Woodrow33 Woodrow Centre, Redditch213 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Woodrow35 Woodrow Centre, Redditch265 yd
MayflyStudley Road, Redditch470 yd
South Redditch Sports & Social ClubThrockmorton Road, Redditch904 yd
Golden Carvery/ The Golden GooseWild Goose Lane, Redditch973 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Espadana Pizza & Kebab3 Woodrow Centre, Redditch242 yd
Woodrow Chippy1 Woodrow Centre, Woodrow North265 yd
Greenlands Chinese Takeaway15 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Greenlands625 yd
Greggs9 Washford Trade Park, Washford Drive876 yd
Subway Washford At BP GarageWashford 24, Washford Drive922 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Redditch Dingleside Middle School (Closed)
Woodrow
grass pitches299 yd
Old Forge
WASHFORD LANE
grass pitches901 yd
Greenlands Playing Fields
THROCKMORTON ROAD
grass pitches918 yd
Ipsley Park
WILD GOOSE LANE
cycling, grass pitches973 yd
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
WOODROW DRIVE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,014 yd
Kingsley Sports Centre (Closed)
Woodrow Drive
squash courts, swimming pool1,028 yd
Oakenshaw Road
HADLOW CLOSE
grass pitches1,029 yd
Pathways
WASHFORD LANE
grass pitches1,071 yd
Woodfield Academy
STUDLEY ROAD
grass pitches1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed133.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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