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Towbury Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 7YZ is located in the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Towbury Close, Redditch, B98 7YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B97 5JS, B98 7YN, B97 5JR, B98 7YL, B98 7YW, B98 7SZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 7YZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%48.2%-4.4% 51.0% -2.8%
Male47.4%51.8%4.4% 49.0% 2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.2%37.5%1.3% 37.9% -0.4%
Married: Opposite sex49.4%45.8%-3.6% 44.2% 1.6%
Separated1.1%1.4%0.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced9.1%9.9%0.8% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed4.1%5.5%1.4% 6.1% -0.6%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.2%50.9%-2.3% 48.4% 2.5%
Good health33.3%34.7%1.4% 33.6% 1.1%
Fair health10.3%10.8%0.5% 12.7% -1.9%
Bad health1.7%3.2%1.5% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health1.5%0.5%-1.0% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.5%16.9%3.4% 18.2% -1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21.3%10.4%-10.9% 9.6% 0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%18%0.9% 13.4% 4.6%
Apprenticeship5.5%6.3%0.8% 5.3% 1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels19.3%17.2%-2.1% 16.9% 0.3%
Degree or Similar20.2%28.7%8.5% 33.8% -5.1%
Other3%2.5%-0.5% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian0.2%0%-0.2% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0%0.7%0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Other Asian0.2%0%-0.2% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%0.2%0.2% 2.5% -2.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.0% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.2%-0.4% 0.8% -0.6%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0.4%-0.5% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.8%96%-0.8% 81.4% 14.6%
Other0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.2%94.6%-2.6% 83.2% 11.4%
European Union0.6%2.5%1.9% 6.1% -3.6%
Rest of Europe0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa0%0.7%0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.1%0.2% 5.6% -4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%0.4%-0.7% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97%94.6%-2.4% 83.2% 11.4%
10+ Years0%4.5%4.5% 9.8% -5.3%
5-10 Years0.2%0.9%0.7% 2.9% -2.0%
Less than 2 years2.8%0%-2.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.7% 76.7% 10.0%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries0.2% 1.5% -1.3%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Central and South America0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held11.8% 13.5% -1.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.8% 37.2% 2.6%
Christian54.2% 46.2% 8.0%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim0.7% 6.5% -5.8%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Towbury Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towbury Close was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Towbury Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Headless Cross & Oakenshaw and the 115th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B98 7YZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Towbury Close are based on 91 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Towbury Close, Redditch, B98 7YZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 7YZ

Average Price
£383,708
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£383,708
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Towbury Close

Average Price
£394,702
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£394,702
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Towbury CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
60 Towbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£470,0002024-09-20 £470,470
38 Towbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£470,0002024-06-13 £472,362
18 Towbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£395,0002023-12-18 £408,480
44 Towbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£335,0002023-04-19 £330,049
53 Towbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£485,0002023-03-24 £476,893
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 7YZ

Employment

B98 7YZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee150
Retired81
Part-Time Employee53
Self-Employed38
Student (economically inactive)15
Looking after home or family10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed6
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles57
Manufacturing38
Human health and social work activities32
Construction23
Education21
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Administrative and support service activities12
Other10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Transport and storage8
Financial and insurance activities7
Information and communication6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crabbs Cross Academy
Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH
3out of 4 675 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ
3out of 4 1,471 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Astwood Bank Primary School
Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH
4out of 4 1,718 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre , Studley Road B98 7RY
- not rated 1,773 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL
3out of 4 1,906 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 769 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
2out of 4 1,929 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Studley High School
Crooks Lane , B80 7QX
4out of 4 2,904 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD
2out of 4 3,014 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Arrow Vale RSA Academy
Matchborough Way , B98 0GF
4out of 4 3,631 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

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 1,984 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road , B98 7HH
3out of 4 2,481 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 3,027 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
3out of 4 4,015 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ipsley CE RSA Academy
Winyates Way , B98 0UB
3out of 4 4,019 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW
- not rated 3,628 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,530 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF
3out of 4 3,172 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 4,110 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
3out of 4 4,207 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Eagle335 Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross981 yd
The Duck InnPheasant Lane, Redditch992 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merchants Fish Bar537 Evesham Road, Redditch440 yd
Golden House66 Crabbs Cross Lane, Crabbs Cross613 yd
Mayflower487 Evesham Road, Redditch628 yd
KFCShapland House, The Oaks792 yd
McDonalds19 Clews Road, Redditch792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-op Redditch524 Evesham Road, Redditch597 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Oakenshaw Community Centre
OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE OAKENSHAW COMMUNITY CENTRE CASTLEDITCH LANE
773 yd
St Augustines School
STONEPITS LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite862 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed89.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed160.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.