Cropthorne Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7SJ 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 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, B98 7SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7SD, B98 7SL, B98 7GB, B98 7TU, B98 7TL, B98 7TJ, B98 7SB, B98 7GA, B98 7GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 7SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 41% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 42.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.7% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 7SJ this area, 36.7% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 36.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 90.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 88.9% | 84.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 85.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cropthorne Close was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cropthorne Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 113th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-09-27 | £158,393 |
| 47 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-07-28 | £169,803 |
| 23 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-05-22 | £156,422 |
| 45 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-12-07 | £175,337 |
| 14 Cropthorne Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-08-12 | £188,371 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY | - not rated | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matchborough First School Academy Matchborough Way , Matchborough East B98 0GD | 3out of 4 | 2,120 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,164 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 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,515 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 | 2,760 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 | 390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 5,010 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 | 374 yd | |
| The Steamhouse Bakery & The Steamhouse Doughnut Truck | 5A Springside, Howard Road | 570 yd | |
| Heroes Corner At The Alexandra Hospital | Woodrow Drive, Redditch | 956 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop At Alexandra Hospital | Quinneys Lane, Woodrow South | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodrow | 35 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 365 yd | |
| South Redditch Sports & Social Club | Throckmorton Road, Redditch | 606 yd | |
| Mayfly | Studley Road, Redditch | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Chippy | 1 Woodrow Centre, Woodrow North | 365 yd | |
| Espadana Pizza & Kebab | 3 Woodrow Centre, Redditch | 391 yd | |
| Greenlands Chinese Takeaway | 15 Dowlers Hill Crescent, Greenlands | 643 yd | |
| KFC | Shapland House, The Oaks | 848 yd | |
| McDonalds | 19 Clews Road, Redditch | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch Dingleside Middle School (Closed) Woodrow | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch WOODROW DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Kingsley Sports Centre (Closed) Woodrow Drive | squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.