Easemore Road is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8ER 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 Easemore Road, Redditch, B98 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8HA, B98 8DN, B98 8DR, B97 4DP, B98 8EY, B98 8BL, B97 4BG, B98 8EZ, B97 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 8ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.4% | 39.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 46.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.3% | 24.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 21.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 26.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 16.4% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.6% | 63.8% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 85.7% | 77.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 77.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Easemore Road was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Easemore Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 56th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2011-07-28 | £224,956 |
B98 8ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 251 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 | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Worcestershire College | Peakman Street, Redditch | 145 yd | |
| Jumbo Chinese Restaurant | 21 Prospect Hill, Redditch | 188 yd | |
| Patenga | 5 Church Green East, Redditch | 242 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Bar | 15 Church Green East, Redditch | 249 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa At Dunelm | Unit 3A, 60 Grove Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easemore Social Club | 25 Easemore Road, Redditch | 17 yd | |
| Black Tap | 6 Church Green East, Redditch | 201 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 284 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 307 yd | |
| Popworld And Zinc Redditch | 12 Market Place, Redditch | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4D, South East Quadrant | 344 yd | |
| Papa Johns - Redditch | Unit 1, 3-4 Church Green West | 344 yd | |
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 354 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | 3 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 367 yd | |
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) Ltd | 2-4 Bates Hill, Town Centre | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 573 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 631 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 631 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 636 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 168 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Hewell Road Swimming Pool (Closed) Hewell Road | swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Trico Stadium VALLEY STADIUM VALLEY STADIUM SALLIE SWAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.