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Kimberley Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8RL is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kimberley Close, Redditch, B98 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 8RN, B98 8RP, B98 8RW, B98 8SE, B98 8SF, B98 8RU, B98 8RR, B98 8TA, B98 8SQ.

People

Gender

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%50.5%1.9% 51.0% -0.5%
Male51.4%49.5%-1.9% 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 vicinity of B98 8RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single17.6%18.4%0.8% 37.9% -19.5%
Married: Opposite sex73.6%71.5%-2.1% 44.2% 27.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Divorced6.4%4.6%-1.8% 9.1% -4.5%
Widowed2.4%4.6%2.2% 6.1% -1.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.7%51.4%-0.3% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health37.4%37.1%-0.3% 33.6% 3.5%
Fair health10.1%9.3%-0.8% 12.7% -3.4%
Bad health0.7%1.8%1.1% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0%0.4%0.4% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.4%11.3%-5.1% 18.2% -6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.2%12.1%2.9% 9.6% 2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.2%13.8%-5.4% 13.4% 0.4%
Apprenticeship4.8%7.9%3.1% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.8%14.2%1.4% 16.9% -2.7%
Degree or Similar33.6%38.5%4.9% 33.8% 4.7%
Other4%2.1%-1.9% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian0%2.5%2.5% 3.1% -0.6%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Black Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 1.0% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0.7%-0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.4%-0.6% 0.9% -0.5%
White96.9%94.6%-2.3% 81.4% 13.2%
Arab0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.6% -0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.6%94.7%-2.9% 83.2% 11.5%
European Union1%2.5%1.5% 6.1% -3.6%
Africa0.3%1.4%1.1% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia0.7%0%-0.7% 5.6% -5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1.4%1.1% 1.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.2%93.7%-3.5% 83.2% 10.5%
10+ Years0%6%6.0% 9.8% -3.8%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2.4%0.4%-2.0% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.1% 76.7% 14.4%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.2% 37.2% -4.0%
Christian56.3% 46.2% 10.1%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim0.4% 6.5% -6.1%
Sikh2.5% 0.9% 1.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.9% 6.0% 0.9%

Safety

Is Kimberley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimberley Close was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kimberley Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 125th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,500
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in B98 8RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kimberley Close are based on 16 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 Kimberley Close, Redditch, B98 8RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 8RL

Average Price
£395,989
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£395,989
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kimberley Close

Average Price
£413,725
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£413,038
Detached
£413,770
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kimberley CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Kimberley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£417,5002023-10-06 £419,598
6 Kimberley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£370,0002023-07-13 £376,782
15 Kimberley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£460,0002023-01-12 £460,000
13 Kimberley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£342,0002020-01-09 £422,222
10 Kimberley Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002019-05-31 £430,175
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B98 8RL

Employment

B98 8RL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B98 8RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired83
Part-Time Employee22
Self-Employed22
Other6
Looking after home or family5
Unemployed4
Student (economically inactive)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing22
Education15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Human health and social work activities13
Information and communication12
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Construction7
Transport and storage7
Financial and insurance activities6
Other4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Administrative and support service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR
3out of 4 885 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR
3out of 4 1,270 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beoley First School
Beoley Lane , Beoley B98 9AN
3out of 4 1,519 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy
Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW
- not rated 1,523 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue , B98 8LU
1out of 4 2,081 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 2,045 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Arrow Vale RSA Academy
Matchborough Way , B98 0GF
4out of 4 3,088 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH
2out of 4 4,558 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR
3out of 4 931 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane , B98 7HA
3out of 4 2,343 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ipsley CE RSA Academy
Winyates Way , B98 0UB
3out of 4 2,710 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road , B98 7HH
3out of 4 2,880 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT
3out of 4 3,143 yd Academy converter No 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 2,301 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 1,486 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF
3out of 4 3,606 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ
3out of 4 3,750 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lea Hall Academy
5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY
- not rated 4,156 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ
3out of 4 4,266 yd Pupil referral unit 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
Way CafeSt Andrews Church, Upperfield Close664 yd
Willow Trees Community CentreLoxley Close, Redditch1,013 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Church Hill ChippyUnit 2, Tanhouse Lane704 yd
Golden WokUnit 1, Tanhouse Lane708 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Willow Trees Community Centre
GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE
814 yd
Church Hill Middle School
WOOD PIECE LANE
grass pitches816 yd
Ymca (Redditch) (Closed)
Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close
911 yd
Abbeydale (Closed)
Dolphin Road
grass pitches1,090 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 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%

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 speed155 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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