Arrow Road North is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8NN 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 Arrow Road North, Redditch, B98 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8NH, B98 8NX, B98 8NP, B98 8NL, B98 8NT, B98 8ND, B98 8PB, B98 8NR, B98 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8NN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.6% | 47.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 49.6% | 45.1% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 34% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 50.6% | 47.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 24.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 72.7% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 85.6% | 78.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 78.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arrow Road North was 150.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arrow Road North has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 36th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-05-21 | £183,350 |
| 67 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-11-08 | £168,953 |
| 55 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-13 | £177,160 |
| Flat 5 73 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2024-04-30 | £134,298 |
| 73 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-02-04 | £341,232 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Arrowcrest First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,092 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 | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 984 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 | 674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 385 yd | |
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 657 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 657 yd | |
| Masovia Craft Bakery | 5B Beoley Road West, Redditch | 668 yd | |
| Real Nosh | 14 New Meadow Road, Lakeside | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 332 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 386 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Club | Woodfield Close, Redditch | 437 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 770 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 428 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 428 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 637 yd | |
| Dino's Pizza & Grill | 62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch | 716 yd | |
| Yorkie Square At Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 770 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 770 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Choices Health Clubs (Redditch) (Closed) The South East Quadrant The South East Quadrant Alcester Street | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.3% |
| 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.