Exhall Close is in Church Hill, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 9JA 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 Exhall Close, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 9HZ, B98 9JB, B98 9JD, B98 9JJ, B98 9JH, B98 9JL, B98 9JE, B98 9HY, B98 9JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 9JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 53.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 46.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B98 9JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 49.2% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 30.1% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 52.2% | 41.9% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 39.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 25.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 16.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.9% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 15.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 84.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 89% | 80.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 80.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exhall Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Exhall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-11 | £222,768 |
| 174 Exhall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-10-17 | £186,379 |
| 189 Exhall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-08-27 | £175,987 |
| 182 Exhall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-07 | £219,898 |
| 181 Exhall Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-15 | £176,950 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, St John Fisher Catholic First School Loxley Close , Church Hill B98 9JL | - not rated | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ravens Bank First School Woodpiece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,918 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner House School (Chs) Laurel Farm , Dagnall End Lane B98 9BD | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Trees Community Centre | Loxley Close, Redditch | 233 yd | |
| Way Cafe | St Andrews Church, Upperfield Close | 574 yd | |
| The Boat House | Arrow Valley Park, Battens Drive | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desserts Redditch | Unit 2, Manorside Industrial Estate | 273 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 1, Tanhouse Lane | 534 yd | |
| Church Hill Chippy | Unit 2, Tanhouse Lane | 538 yd | |
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 722 yd | |
| McDonalds | Black Soils Road, Redditch | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Battens Drive, Redditch | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Redditch) (Closed) Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close | 345 yd | |
| Willow Trees Community Centre GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE | 429 yd | |
| Church Hill Middle School WOOD PIECE LANE | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 721 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.