Lydham Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8GA is located in the Greenlands & Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lydham Close, Redditch, B98 8GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8HT, B98 8HX, B98 8SR, B98 8HN, B98 8HU, B98 8GD, B98 8HS, B98 8HY, B97 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 8GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 34.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 46.7% | -11.7% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 55.1% | 44.4% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 40.6% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 32.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 80.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 92.2% | 94.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 94.4% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydham Close was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lydham Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 55th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Lydham Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-08 | £157,740 |
| 3 Lydham Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-04 | £248,710 |
| 24 Lydham Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,315 | 2022-10-11 | £123,286 |
| 29 Lydham Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-03-04 | £135,324 |
| 4 Lydham Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-01-26 | £302,683 |
B98 8GA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 1out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,115 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 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,610 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 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,205 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 | 666 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 | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Mill Needle Museum | Needle Mill Lane, Redditch | 294 yd | |
| Premier Inn Redditch (Beefeater) | Bordesley Lane, Redditch | 525 yd | |
| Jumbo Chinese Restaurant | 21 Prospect Hill, Redditch | 559 yd | |
| Fire Station | Kitchens, 222 Birmingham Road | 574 yd | |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College | Peakman Street, Redditch | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easemore Social Club | 25 Easemore Road, Redditch | 468 yd | |
| Black Tap | 6 Church Green East, Redditch | 646 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Club | Woodfield Close, Redditch | 690 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Arms | Peakman Street, Redditch | 743 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 676 yd | |
| Papa Johns - Redditch | Unit 1, 3-4 Church Green West | 779 yd | |
| The Fishermans Catch (Redditch) Ltd | 2-4 Bates Hill, Town Centre | 799 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4D, South East Quadrant | 802 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | 3 Evesham Walk, Redditch | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 275 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 990 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 990 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 1,003 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 | 462 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Abbey Stadium Sports Centre BIRMINGHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.