Arrow Road South is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8NX is located in the Greenlands & Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arrow Road South, Redditch, B98 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 8PB, B98 8PD, B98 8ND, B98 8NY, B98 8NN, B98 8NB, B98 8NH, B98 8NA, B98 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 45.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.7% | 36.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.5% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 8NX this area, 35.4% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 35.4% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 18.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.4% | 69.5% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 87% | 80.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 80.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arrow Road South was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arrow Road South has the 13th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Arrow Road South, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-24 | £155,600 |
| 7 Arrow Road South, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-20 | £180,911 |
| 20 Arrow Road South, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-25 | £209,680 |
| 22 Arrow Road South, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-23 | £187,012 |
| 7 Arrow Road South, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-05-10 | £214,167 |
B98 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,645 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 5,083 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 923 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 | 695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 4,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Kitchen And Catering | Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East | 290 yd | |
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 624 yd | |
| Costa | 6 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 624 yd | |
| Real Nosh | 14 New Meadow Road, Lakeside | 670 yd | |
| Joe's Jungle | 4 Lakeside Industrial Estate, New Meadow Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 328 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 394 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Club | Woodfield Close, Redditch | 557 yd | |
| The Pound Pub | Beoley Road West, St Georges | 761 yd | |
| The Queen's Head | Queen Street, Redditch | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 420 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 420 yd | |
| Dhaka Balti | 19 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 640 yd | |
| Yorkie Square At Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 663 yd | |
| Yorkie Square/Jaspers/Brunchin Out @ Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 761 yd | |
| Iceland | Trafford Retail Park, 3 Trescott Road | 761 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 855 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Trinity High School And 6Th Form Centre EASEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College (Redditch Campus) PEAKMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 1,073 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.