Tenbury Close is in Church Hill, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 9LB is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tenbury Close, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 9LQ, B98 9LA, B98 9AE, B98 9LE, B98 9LG, B98 9JY, B98 9JN, B98 9NS, B98 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 9LB 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 | 57.5% | 49.5% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 42.5% | 50.5% | 8.0% | 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 | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 39.4% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 46.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 26.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around B98 9LB this area, 32.8% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 32.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 14.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 21.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| White | 93.9% | 94.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 96.3% | 90% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tenbury Close was 312.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tenbury Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Central and the 7th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 191.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Tenbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-16 | £221,517 |
| 40 Tenbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £6,750 | 2024-05-31 | £6,798 |
| 37 Tenbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-09-19 | £152,206 |
| 5 Tenbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-05 | £149,401 |
| 31 Tenbury Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-07-28 | £220,635 |
B98 9LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beoley First School Beoley Lane , Beoley B98 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Rsa Academy Mabey Avenue , B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,729 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 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,376 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 | 2,422 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 | 1,648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Hall Academy 5 Hallmoor Road , B33 9QY | - not rated | 3,684 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 | 3,977 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way Cafe | St Andrews Church, Upperfield Close | 161 yd | |
| Willow Trees Community Centre | Loxley Close, Redditch | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Chippy | Unit 2, Tanhouse Lane | 218 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 1, Tanhouse Lane | 220 yd | |
| Desserts Redditch | Unit 2, Manorside Industrial Estate | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Trees Community Centre GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE | 322 yd | |
| Church Hill Middle School WOOD PIECE LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Ymca (Redditch) (Closed) Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close | 423 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.