Grove Street is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8DX is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Street, Redditch, B98 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7AL, B98 7AZ, B98 8AE, B98 7BT, B98 8AB, B98 8DL, B98 8DJ, B98 7BD, B98 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 8DX is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 56% | 53.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 8DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 49.8% | 58.4% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 25% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 45.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14.9% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 24.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.9% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 27.8% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 20.8% | 17.8% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 66.5% | 68.8% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 61.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 61.8% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 23.5% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 61.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 2202.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1008.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Street has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1176.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grove Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,780,000 | 2014-12-18 | £2,638,938 |
| Full-Time Employee | 186 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,976 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 | 230 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine | The Quadrant, Unit 4B Alcester Street | 87 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa At Dunelm | Unit 3A, 60 Grove Street | 155 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken Redditch & Dixy Pizza Redditch | 76 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 206 yd | |
| Rily's | Unit 1B The Quadrant Alcester Street, Town Centre | 210 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | Unit 12, Walford Walk | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite | Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square | 59 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 156 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 249 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 271 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4D, South East Quadrant | 184 yd | |
| Palermo Pizza | 50 - 54 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 238 yd | |
| Lucky House | 50 - 52 Ipsley Street, Redditch | 242 yd | |
| Artisan Spice | 2 Orchard Street, Redditch | 283 yd | |
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 261 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 272 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 272 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 442 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 947 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.