Arrow Road North, Redditch, B98 8NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	48.8%	48.6%	-0.2%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	51.2%	51.4%	0.2%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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	29.2%	32.6%	3.4%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	47.3%	-5.8%	44.2%	3.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10%	12.8%	2.8%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	4.6%	5.4%	0.8%	6.1%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.5%	39.3%	-1.2%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	37.5%	37.5%	0.0%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	14.6%	17%	2.4%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	5.5%	3.4%	-2.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	1.2%	1.6%

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 8NT this area, 35.9% 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 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.8%	35.9%	0.1%	18.2%	17.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	14.8%	-1.0%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	13.7%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.7%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	10.2%	2.9%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	12.7%	18.4%	5.7%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	8.8%	2.3%	-6.5%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	5.8%	7.1%	1.3%	3.1%	4.0%
Pakistani	10.7%	4%	-6.7%	2.7%	1.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	79%	77.2%	-1.8%	81.4%	-4.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	4%	3.7%	0.1%	3.9%
Other	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.6% 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	81.7%	79.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	-3.6%
European Union	6.4%	11.5%	5.1%	6.1%	5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	10.4%	8.4%	-2.0%	5.6%	2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.1%	79.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	-3.9%
10+ Years	1.8%	7.7%	5.9%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	4.9%	6.5%	1.6%	2.9%	3.6%
2-5 Years	5.5%	3.1%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	3.4%	-3.3%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.7%	76.7%	-20.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Romania	4.6%	0.9%	3.7%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Southern Asia	3.1%	1.2%	1.9%
No passport held	28.2%	13.5%	14.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Arrow Road North dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arrow Road North was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Arrow Road North has the 14th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 120th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 8NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Arrow Road North are based on 54 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 Arrow Road North, Redditch, B98 8NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 8NT

Average Price
£223,778

Semi-Detached
£225,255

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£252,525

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£203,492

Estimated Average Property Prices for Arrow Road North

Average Price
£212,151

Semi-Detached
£213,746

Terraced
£207,481

Detached
£290,708

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,132

Other
£251,573

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Arrow Road North

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
93 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-12-19	£320,432
Unit 2 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-03-26	£189,837
89 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£222,250	2024-09-27	£220,050
85 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-06-04	£216,895
85 Arrow Road North, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2020-06-19	£150,784

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 8NT

Employment

B98 8NT 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 Employee	94
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	534 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU	- not rated	554 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW	- not rated	725 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW	3out of 4	725 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redditch, Marlfield Farm First School Redstone Close , Church Hill North B98 9AE	- not rated	1,340 yd	Community school	No	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	772 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	3out of 4	772 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB	- not rated	772 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT	- not rated	2,075 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	2,521 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	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	725 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	- not rated	829 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA	3out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH	- not rated	1,480 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Redditch, Lodge Farm Middle School Studley Road , B98 7HH	- not rated	1,480 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	985 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	562 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF	- not rated	634 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD	- not rated	1,901 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	3out of 4	2,674 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ	- not rated	2,674 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lakeside Kitchen And Catering	Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East	486 yd
Masovia Craft Bakery	5B Beoley Road West, Redditch	727 yd
Burger King	Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street	747 yd
Costa	6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road	747 yd
Real Nosh	14 New Meadow Road, Lakeside	874 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abbeydale Community Club	Woodfield Close, Redditch	306 yd
The Cricks	107 Beoley Road West, Redditch	415 yd
The Kings Arms	2 Beoley Road West, Redditch	455 yd
The Pound Pub	Beoley Road West, St Georges	837 yd
Easemore Social Club	25 Easemore Road, Redditch	948 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mickys Chippy	86 Beoley Road West, Redditch	506 yd
Redditch Pizza	18 Beoley Road West, Redditch	507 yd
Dhaka Balti	19 Beoley Road West, Redditch	697 yd
Dino's Pizza & Grill	62 - 64 Other Road, Redditch	732 yd
Yorkie Square At Catermotive	Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road	871 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road	838 yd
Iceland	Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road	838 yd
One Beyond	Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road	861 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road	grass pitches	478 yd
Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	794 yd
St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE	grass pitches	798 yd
Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET	health and fitness suite	988 yd
Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	35.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	35.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	35.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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