Marlfield Lane is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8PU 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 Marlfield Lane, Redditch, B98 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8PU 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 8PU 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlfield Lane 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.
Marlfield Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Hollies Marlfield Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-09-13 | £454,202 |
| 1 The Hollies Marlfield Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2016-12-09 | £517,765 |
| 2 The Hollies Marlfield Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2000-04-12 | £439,935 |
| 1 The Hollies Marlfield Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 1999-11-05 | £457,031 |
B98 8PU 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Marlfield Farm First School Redstone Close , Church Hill North B98 9AE | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE First School Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU | - not rated | 971 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE First School Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 1,301 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 | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,513 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 | 986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 453 yd | |
| Real Nosh | 14 New Meadow Road, Lakeside | 673 yd | |
| Joe's Jungle | 4 Lakeside Industrial Estate, New Meadow Road | 673 yd | |
| The Boat House | Arrow Valley Park, Battens Drive | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 683 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Club | Woodfield Close, Redditch | 699 yd | |
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 869 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkie Square At Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 684 yd | |
| Yorkie Square/Jaspers/Brunchin Out @ Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 684 yd | |
| Don Pulento's | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 684 yd | |
| Mickys Chippy | 86 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 964 yd | |
| Redditch Pizza | 18 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 950 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.