Stanley Close is in Abbeydale, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8JH is located in the Greenlands & Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Close, Abbeydale, Redditch, B98 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8JL, B98 8JE, B98 8JG, B98 8JD, B98 8JW, B98 8JN, B98 8JR, B98 8JB, B98 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 39.5% | 47.8% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 36.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around B98 8JH this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 30% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 17.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 14.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.9% | 85.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 94.3% | 84.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 84.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Close was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 116th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Stanley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2026-02-02 | £187,000 |
| 9 Stanley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2024-05-24 | £161,797 |
| 39 Stanley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-04-26 | £186,813 |
| 28 Stanley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-28 | £167,178 |
| 11 Stanley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-06-24 | £148,879 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Marlfield Farm First School Redstone Close , Church Hill North B98 9AE | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,080 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 | 385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Kitchen And Catering | Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East | 768 yd | |
| Forge Mill Needle Museum | Needle Mill Lane, Redditch | 799 yd | |
| Masovia Craft Bakery | 5B Beoley Road West, Redditch | 951 yd | |
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Community Club | Woodfield Close, Redditch | 130 yd | |
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 697 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 716 yd | |
| Easemore Social Club | 25 Easemore Road, Redditch | 991 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 776 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 776 yd | |
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 879 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Superstore/ Petrol Sation | Abbey Trading Centre, Alvechurch Highway | 1,057 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 1,069 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.