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Beoley Road West is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8LX 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 Beoley Road West, Redditch, B98 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 8LY, B98 8LZ, B98 8EJ, B98 8EE, B98 8LR, B98 7ET, B98 8ED, B98 8LW, B98 7FR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B98 8LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%50.5%0.5% 51.0% -0.5%
Male50%49.5%-0.5% 49.0% 0.5%

Partnership Status

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 8LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45.5%42.2%-3.3% 37.9% 4.3%
Married: Opposite sex32.8%39.2%6.4% 44.2% -5.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated4.9%2.2%-2.7% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced12.3%12.1%-0.2% 9.1% 3.0%
Widowed4.5%3.9%-0.6% 6.1% -2.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.3%44.6%7.3% 48.4% -3.8%
Good health34.9%32.1%-2.8% 33.6% -1.5%
Fair health17.5%15%-2.5% 12.7% 2.3%
Bad health7.5%7.7%0.2% 4.0% 3.7%
Very bad health2.7%0.7%-2.0% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LX this area, 35.1% 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 15.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications37.7%35.1%-2.6% 18.2% 16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16%11.7%-4.3% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.2%13.4%2.2% 13.4% 0.0%
Apprenticeship2.2%5.2%3.0% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.5%15.6%8.1% 16.9% -1.3%
Degree or Similar11.6%15.2%3.6% 33.8% -18.6%
Other13.8%3.9%-9.9% 2.8% 1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.8%0%-1.8% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.5%1.4%-0.1% 0.7% 0.7%
Indian2.7%3.8%1.1% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani9.9%7.3%-2.6% 2.7% 4.6%
Black African2.1%3.8%1.7% 2.5% 1.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.6%3.5%2.9% 0.5% 3.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%0%-1.5% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.4%1.4%-1.0% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White76.2%75.8%-0.4% 81.4% -5.6%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.6%1.4%0.8% 1.6% -0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.6%62.7%-3.9% 83.2% -20.5%
European Union20.8%24%3.2% 6.1% 17.9%
Africa2.4%3.8%1.4% 2.7% 1.1%
Middle East and Asia9.9%8.4%-1.5% 5.6% 2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1%0.7% 1.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK65.7%63.2%-2.5% 83.2% -20.0%
10+ Years6%11.9%5.9% 9.8% 2.1%
5-10 Years12.3%8.4%-3.9% 2.9% 5.5%
2-5 Years8.1%9.1%1.0% 2.2% 6.9%
Less than 2 years7.8%7.4%-0.4% 1.9% 5.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.3% 76.7% -31.4%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Poland13.3% 1.3% 12.0%
Romania4.9% 0.9% 4.0%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Southern Asia4.2% 1.2% 3.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held27% 13.5% 13.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.5% 37.2% -1.7%
Christian48.8% 46.2% 2.6%
Muslim7.3% 6.5% 0.8%
Not answered8.4% 6.0% 2.4%

Safety

Is Beoley Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beoley Road West was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Beoley Road West has the 15th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 65th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.9%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,600
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B98 8LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beoley Road West are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redditch.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beoley Road West, Redditch, B98 8LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 8LX

Average Price
£145,921
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£156,073
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£70,098
Other
£145,293

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beoley Road West

Average Price
£174,052
Semi-Detached
£170,779
Terraced
£171,288
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£100,871
Other
£257,533

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beoley Road West

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 20 Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire
Other, an established residential building
£155,0002024-10-04 £143,337
22 Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002024-10-04 £145,340
28 Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002022-09-15 £147,779
Flat 1 20 Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire
Other, an established residential building
£150,0002021-09-24 £149,840
22 Beoley Road West, Redditch, Worcestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002021-09-24 £166,149
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 8LX

Employment

B98 8LX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired36
Part-Time Employee21
Looking after home or family20
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Other15
Self-Employed12
Student (economically inactive)9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Administrative and support service activities14
Human health and social work activities11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Transport and storage9
Construction8
Education7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Financial and insurance activities5
Other4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Mining and quarrying1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
2out of 4 98 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
- not rated 103 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW
- not rated 900 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW
3out of 4 900 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Redditch, Arrowcrest First School
Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU
- not rated 1,122 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redditch, the Abbey High School
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 565 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
3out of 4 565 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road , B98 8HB
- not rated 565 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
- not rated 1,771 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 2,634 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
- not rated 494 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 494 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School
Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW
- not rated 900 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,211 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School
Studley Road , B98 7HH
- not rated 1,211 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW
- not rated 662 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 4 779 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit
215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF
- not rated 857 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 2,336 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
- not rated 2,336 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Corner House School (Chs)
Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD
- not rated 2,379 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Burger KingTrafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street247 yd
Costa6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road247 yd
Masovia Craft Bakery5B Beoley Road West, Redditch254 yd
Cafe Pausa At DunelmUnit 3A, 60 Grove Street594 yd
Edo Japanese & Asian CuisineThe Quadrant, Unit 4B Alcester Street608 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Kings Arms2 Beoley Road West, Redditch59 yd
The Cricks107 Beoley Road West, Redditch94 yd
The Pound PubBeoley Road West, St Georges346 yd
The Queen's HeadQueen Street, Redditch594 yd
Redditch Borough Council Civic SuiteTown Hall, Walter Stranz Square627 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mickys Chippy86 Beoley Road West, Redditch2 yd
Redditch Pizza18 Beoley Road West, Redditch3 yd
Dhaka Balti19 Beoley Road West, Redditch223 yd
Dino's Pizza & Grill62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch387 yd
Lazio Pizza & Kebab House36 Marsden Road, Redditch692 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road346 yd
IcelandTrafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road346 yd
One BeyondUnit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road369 yd
AsdaJinnah Road, Redditch709 yd
Tesco7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch815 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Bedes Catholic Middle School
HOLLOWAY LANE
grass pitches423 yd
Fitness Unlimited
MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET
health and fitness suite537 yd
Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre
EASEMORE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts576 yd
Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus)
PEAKMAN STREET
health and fitness suite663 yd
Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed)
The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street
health and fitness suite716 yd
Pure Gym (Redditch)
KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET
health and fitness suite864 yd
Tds Leisure (Closed)
Ipsley Street
health and fitness suite914 yd
Abbeydale (Closed)
Dolphin Road
grass pitches973 yd
Studley Road Social Club
STUDLEY ROAD
1,090 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 95.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed122.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.