Patch Lane is in Oakenshaw, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7XE is located in the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patch Lane, Oakenshaw, Redditch, B98 7XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7XF, B98 7XQ, B98 7XG, B98 7YS, B98 7YW, B98 7WX, B98 7YN, B98 7YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 7XE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 52.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 41.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 30.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 18.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 41.9% | 39.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 25.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 15.9% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 15% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 20.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 94.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.7% | 91.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 31.3% | 13.5% | 17.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patch Lane was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patch Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 114th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Patch Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-07-25 | £180,785 |
| 106 Patch Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-21 | £186,000 |
| 105 Patch Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-14 | £248,301 |
| 122 Patch Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-01 | £178,777 |
| 89 Patch Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-01 | £178,777 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,672 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 | 3,217 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 | 1,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Chickens/Caffe Carluccios/Eds Easy Diner/Harry Ramsdens | Tesco, Coldfield Drive | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck Inn | Pheasant Lane, Redditch | 621 yd | |
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 880 yd | |
| South Redditch Sports & Social Club | Throckmorton Road, Redditch | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Shapland House, The Oaks | 343 yd | |
| McDonalds | 19 Clews Road, Redditch | 343 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 537 Evesham Road, Redditch | 603 yd | |
| Rasoi Cottage | 21 Castleditch Lane, Redditch | 604 yd | |
| Mayflower | 487 Evesham Road, Redditch | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | Coldfield Drive, Redditch | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE | 542 yd | |
| Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 981 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 | 201 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.