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 249.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 273.5% 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 13th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-30 | £149,850 |
| 10 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-09-04 | £170,270 |
| 19 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-09-09 | £167,993 |
| 25 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2019-03-29 | £166,548 |
| 30 Doverdale Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-08 | £174,295 |
| 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 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY | - not rated | 253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ipsley First School Oakenshaw Road , B98 7PT | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Arrowcrest First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 823 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,867 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 | 313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucy Locket Kindergarten 46 Node Hill , B80 7RG | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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.