Shawbank Road is in Lakeside, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 8YN 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 Shawbank Road, Lakeside, Redditch, B98 8YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 7HS, B98 8LG, B98 7HT, B98 7EY, B98 7HE, B98 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 8YN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.1% | 49.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.2% | 40.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 42.2% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.8% | 54.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.4% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 11.7% | -14.3% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 23.8% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 30.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.5% | 77.9% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 93% | 85.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shawbank Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Greenlands & Lakeside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shawbank Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Greenlands & Lakeside and the 97th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Target Park Shawbank Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-12-12 | £1,058,669 |
| Unit 6 Shawbank House Shawbank Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £873,000 | 2023-02-10 | £849,523 |
| Unit 6 Shawbank House Shawbank Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £873,000 | 2023-02-10 | £849,523 |
| 23C Shawbank Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,351,000 | 2022-10-11 | £1,318,608 |
| Unit 9 Target Park Shawbank Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,056,465 | 2021-04-08 | £1,129,285 |
B98 8YN 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 4,338 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 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,414 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 | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 4,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Day | 11 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 397 yd | |
| Joe's Jungle | 4 Lakeside Industrial Estate, New Meadow Road | 399 yd | |
| Real Nosh | 14 New Meadow Road, Lakeside | 399 yd | |
| Lakeside Kitchen And Catering | Lakeside Trading Centre, Beoley Road East | 569 yd | |
| Burger King | Trafford Retail Park, Ipsley Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studley Road Social Club | 99A Studley Road, Lodge Park | 392 yd | |
| Lodge Park Residents Association | Lodge Pool Drive, Redditch | 667 yd | |
| The Cricks | 107 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 866 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | 2 Beoley Road West, Redditch | 922 yd | |
| Mayfly | Studley Road, Redditch | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar | 3A Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 377 yd | |
| Yorkie Square At Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 377 yd | |
| Yorkie Square/Jaspers/Brunchin Out @ Catermotive | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 377 yd | |
| Don Pulento's | Unit 7 Redditch Trade Centre, New Meadow Road | 377 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 1 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7-9 Shakespeare Avenue, Redditch | 377 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clearwell Road, Redditch | 975 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 1,032 yd | |
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 1,034 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Trafford Park, Trescott Road | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Studley Road Social Club STUDLEY ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Woodfield Academy STUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| St Bedes Catholic Middle School HOLLOWAY LANE | grass pitches | 581 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 | 94.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.