Mitcheldean Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7XS is located in the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, B98 7XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7XJ, B98 7XP, B98 7XR, B97 5HL, B98 7XX, B97 5HJ, B97 5HX, B98 7XT, B97 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 7XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 57.1% | 52.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 47.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 7XS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 45.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 32.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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.
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 27.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.9% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.6% | 91.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitcheldean Close was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% higher than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mitcheldean Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 48th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-12-17 | £203,156 |
| 16 Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-12-17 | £203,156 |
| 7 Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-05-28 | £321,551 |
| 11 Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-08-13 | £266,022 |
| 16 Mitcheldean Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-08-13 | £222,500 |
B98 7XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harry Taylor First School Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ipsley First School Oakenshaw Road , B98 7PT | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley College Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Leys High School Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,758 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 | 1,753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 549 yd | |
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 1,030 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | 335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross | 250 yd | |
| The Duck Inn | Pheasant Lane, Redditch | 473 yd | |
| Steps Bar \& Club | 163 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 537 yd | |
| Gate Hangs Well | 98 Evesham Road, Redditch | 867 yd | |
| The Hart Pub | 157 Evesham Road, Redditch | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasoi Cottage | 21 Castleditch Lane, Redditch | 295 yd | |
| Mayflower | 487 Evesham Road, Redditch | 594 yd | |
| Bake My Day | 83 Mason Road, Redditch | 659 yd | |
| Merchants Fish Bar | 537 Evesham Road, Redditch | 775 yd | |
| McDonalds | 19 Clews Road, Redditch | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Coldfield Drive, Redditch | 549 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Tesco Stores, Coldfield Drive | 552 yd | |
| The Co-op Redditch | 524 Evesham Road, Redditch | 660 yd | |
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakenshaw Community Centre OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE | 355 yd | |
| Windmill Community Centre RYEGRASS LANE | 945 yd | |
| Oakenshaw Road HADLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Greenlands Playing Fields THROCKMORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Walkwood C.E. Middle School FECKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.