Arthur Street is in Lakeside, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8LH 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 Arthur Street, Lakeside, Redditch, B98 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7EX, B98 8LD, B98 7HB, B98 8LB, B98 7HX, B98 8JU, B98 7JB, B98 7JA, B98 7EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 8LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 27.7% | 37.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 36.7% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 41.7% | 41.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 8LH this area, 37.3% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 37.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 20.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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 | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 21% | 16.9% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.1% | 68.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 81.1% | 81% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 80.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.7% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 110th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-29 | £183,704 |
| 5 Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2019-01-18 | £127,711 |
| 11 Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2016-01-11 | £217,805 |
| 5 Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-07-15 | £182,976 |
| 7 Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2007-08-20 | £163,737 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,592 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 | 51 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 | 1,051 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 | 1,211 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Day | 11 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 340 yd | |
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 521 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 521 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen And Catering | Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East | 563 yd | |
| Joe's Jungle | 4 Lakeside Industrial Estate, New Meadow Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studley Road Social Club | 99A Studley Road, Lodge Park | 462 yd | |
| Lodge Park Residents Association | Lodge Pool Drive, Redditch | 511 yd | |
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 560 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 602 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar | 3A Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 284 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 1 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 284 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery Redditch | 14 Studley Road, Redditch | 421 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 560 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 284 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 693 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 705 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 705 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 537 yd | |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 870 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.