Woodgate Close is in Redditch and in Redditch district. B98 9NS is located in the North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodgate Close, Redditch, B98 9NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B98 9LG, B98 9LF, B98 9LQ, B98 9LE, B98 9LB, B98 8RE, B98 9AE, B98 8RH, B98 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B98 9NS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 9NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 29% | 42.2% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 37.1% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9NS this area, 28.5% 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 | 34.1% | 28.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18.2% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.7% | 91.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodgate Close was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodgate Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Central and the 113th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodgate Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-03-01 | £112,726 |
| 4 Woodgate Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2023-06-12 | £114,566 |
| 10 Woodgate Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-12-19 | £102,181 |
| 2 Woodgate Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-12-09 | £104,165 |
| 1 Woodgate Close, Redditch, Worcestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-11-26 | £130,107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, Marlfield Farm First School Redstone Close , Church Hill North B98 9AE | - not rated | 32 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Ravens Bank First School Woodpiece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood First School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St John Fisher Catholic First School Loxley Close , Church Hill B98 9JL | - not rated | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Stephen's CofE Middle School Mabey Avenue , Off Meadowhill Road B98 8HW | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,269 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 | 934 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 3,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way Cafe | St Andrews Church, Upperfield Close | 347 yd | |
| Willow Trees Community Centre | Loxley Close, Redditch | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oast House | Paper Mill Drive, Redditch | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Chippy | Unit 2, Tanhouse Lane | 425 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 1, Tanhouse Lane | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Trees Community Centre GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE GORDON ANSTIS HOUSE LOXLEY CLOSE | 513 yd | |
| Church Hill Middle School WOOD PIECE LANE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Ymca (Redditch) (Closed) Churchill Centre Churchill Centre Loxley Close | 614 yd | |
| Abbeydale (Closed) Dolphin Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Fit4Less (Redditch) (Closed) Battens Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,039 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.