Northfield Close is in Church Hill, Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 9NJ is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northfield Close, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 9NE, B98 9NH, B98 9NF, B98 9JH, B98 9NQ, B98 9LZ, B98 9JJ, B98 9LP, B98 9LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B98 9NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 56% | 53.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 44% | 46.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 32.6% | 25.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 42.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 30.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 93% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Close was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 86th highest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Northfield Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-18 | £168,816 |
| 8 Northfield Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-10-16 | £222,623 |
| 8 Northfield Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-10-16 | £222,623 |
| 17 Northfield Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2020-03-27 | £302,014 |
| 11 Northfield Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-02-05 | £235,000 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B98 9NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ravens Bank First School Woodpiece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 2,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,850 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 | 303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 1,927 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 | 3,092 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 | 1,466 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 | 2,367 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skilts School Gorcott Hill , Beoley B98 9ET | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 284 yd | |
| Way Cafe | St Andrews Church, Upperfield Close | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beoley Village Hall | Beoley Lane, Beoley | 966 yd | |
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desserts Redditch | Unit 2, Manorside Industrial Estate | 350 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 1, Tanhouse Lane | 457 yd | |
| Church Hill Chippy | Unit 2, Tanhouse Lane | 458 yd | |
| Burgerr Off | 15 Thornhill Road, Redditch | 645 yd | |
| Cerrone's | Oxleasow Road, Redditch | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Redditch) (Closed) Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close | 290 yd | |
| Church Hill Middle School WOOD PIECE LANE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Willow Trees Community Centre GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE | 378 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,084 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.