Preston Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8RU is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Close, Redditch, B98 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B98 8RR, B98 8TA, B98 8RS, B98 8RP, B98 8RY, B98 8RT, B98 8RW, B98 8RZ, B98 8RG.

Preston Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Preston Close are based on 17 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for B98 8RU

Average Price
£389,298
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£389,298
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Preston Close

Average Price
£389,298
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Preston CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
12 Preston Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building 		£400,0002022-03-04 £411,671
10 Preston Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building 		£351,0002021-02-25 £402,636
2 Preston Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building 		£270,0002020-10-07 £318,929
1 Preston Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building 		£300,0002019-09-27 £366,289
4 Preston Close, Redditch, Worcestershire
Detached, an established residential building 		£310,0002018-10-08 £382,247

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill B98 9LR 		1,078 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy
Mabey Avenue, B98 8HW 		1,265 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill B98 9HR 		1,340 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Beoley First School
Beoley Lane, Beoley B98 9AN 		1,778 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
1out of 4St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, B98 8LU 		1,873 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, B98 8HB 		1,796 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Arrow Vale RSA Academy
Matchborough Way, B98 0GF 		3,098 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
2out of 4Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, B98 7UH 		4,473 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill B98 9LR 		1,123 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, B98 7HA 		2,158 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, B98 7HH 		2,731 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Ipsley CE RSA Academy
Winyates Way, B98 0UB 		2,749 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, B97 6HT 		2,883 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedHeart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, B98 8DW 		2,052 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4The Forge Secondary Short Stay School
215 Easemore Road, B98 8HF 		1,235 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley B97 6PQ 		3,489 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough B98 0HF 		3,588 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Longdon Close, Woodrow South B98 7UZ 		4,150 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedLea Hall Academy
5 Hallmoor Road, B33 9QY 		4,339 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Boys 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 Close813 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Church Hill ChippyUnit 2, Tanhouse Lane872 yd
Golden WokUnit 1, Tanhouse Lane874 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Abbeydale (Closed)
Dolphin Road 		grass pitches869 yd
Willow Trees Community Centre
GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE 		977 yd
Church Hill Middle School
WOOD PIECE LANE 		grass pitches1,011 yd
Ymca (Redditch) (Closed)
Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close 		1,078 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 92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.3%

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 speed67 Mbit/s
Average download speed116.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Preston Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 73 crimes were reported near Preston Close . 66% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of B98 8RU.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Preston Close, Redditch, B98 8RU

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 73
Violence And Sexual Offences 32
Anti Social Behaviour 11
Criminal Damage And Arson 8
Vehicle Crime 6
Public Order 6
Burglary 3
Drugs 2
Other Crime 2
Possession Of Weapons 1
Other Theft 1
Bicycle Theft 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of B98 8RU.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Berkeswell Close449 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Wharrad Close459 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Thornbury Lane474 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Thornbury Lane474 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Norbury Close136 yd
2023-11BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wharrad Close459 yd
2023-11Bicycle theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wharrad Close459 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Oldbury Close432 yd
2023-10Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oldbury Close432 yd
2023-10Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Oldbury Close432 yd
More Crime Statistics for Preston Close, Redditch, B98 8RU

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in B98 8RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired89
Full-Time Employee77
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed18
Looking after home or family6
Other4
Student (economically inactive)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Education29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Manufacturing20
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Human health and social work activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Financial and insurance activities8
Other7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Information and communication6
Construction5
Real estate activities4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

People

Gender

Female139
Male135

Partnership Status

Single47
Married: Opposite sex151
Married: Same sex2
Civil partnership: Same sex2
Divorced12
Widowed19

Health

Very good health141
Good health96
Fair health26
Bad health9
Very bad health2

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
Apprenticeship15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
Degree or Similar 99
Other3

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian4
Black Caribbean1
Mixed White and Asian3
Mixed Other2
White264

Country of Birth

United Kingdom268
European Union1
Rest of Europe2
Africa1
The Americas and the Caribbean2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK268
10+ Years6

Passport Held

United Kingdom254
Ireland1
No passport held20

Religion

No religion90
Christian174
Sikh4
Other religion1
Not answered5
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