Doverdale Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7SB 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 Doverdale Close, Redditch, B98 7SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7SA, B98 7TJ, B98 7SD, B98 7GG, B98 7RY, B98 7GD, B98 7GH, B98 7SJ, B98 7GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 36.7% | 52.7% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 16.7% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 19.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 41.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 26% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 23.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 7SB this area, 32.3% 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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 32.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 87.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 88.7% | 82.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doverdale Close was 263.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.4% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Doverdale Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 11th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-09-04 | £174,536 |
| 19 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-09-09 | £172,201 |
| 25 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2019-03-29 | £170,720 |
| 30 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-08 | £178,661 |
| 61 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-12-15 | £186,803 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,772 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 | 372 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 4,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis @ Woodrow | 33 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 169 yd | |
| The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck | 5A Springside, Howard Road | 361 yd | |
| Heroes Corner At The Alexandra Hospital | Woodrow Drive, Redditch | 961 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop At Alexandra Hospital | Quinneys Lane, Woodrow South | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodrow | 35 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 173 yd | |
| Mayfly | Studley Road, Redditch | 659 yd | |
| South Redditch Sports & Social Club | Throckmorton Road, Redditch | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Chippy | 1 Woodrow Centre, Woodrow North | 173 yd | |
| Espadana Pizza & Kebab | 3 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 191 yd | |
| Greenlands Chinese Takeaway | 15 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Greenlands | 669 yd | |
| Greggs | 9 Washford Trade Park, Washford Drive | 878 yd | |
| Subway Washford At BP Garage | Washford 24, Washford Drive | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch Dingleside Middle School (Closed) Woodrow | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch WOODROW DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Kingsley Sports Centre (Closed) Woodrow Drive | squash courts, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Old Forge WASHFORD LANE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.