Redditch
38 addresses across 1 postcode (B98), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31100774.
22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 12, E: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Redditch costs £2,463 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 97% of premises. The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 3.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Arrow Valley Country Park, is about 280 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 77 to 82 m above sea level. 17 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Winyates Health Centre, about 630 m away. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 159 m². Most common: House, detached (20); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (4); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21).
Council tax
What each band costs in Redditch in 2026-27: Band D £2,463 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,642 | £1,916 | £2,189 | £2,463 | £3,010 | £3,558 | £4,105 | £4,926 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Land at St.Gregory's Church, Winyates, pending decision (20 m)
- Matchborough District Centre, not permissioned (410 m)
- Winyates District centre, not permissioned (610 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 9 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 77 m and 82 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 0AR | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km |
| Danzey 6,170 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km | |
| Wood End 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 20 within 800 m; nearest Ipsley Lane | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 3.1 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Walton Cl Parking | 670 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 470 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Winyates Health Centre | 630 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Stock And Lindsay LTD | 410 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Matchborough Dental Practice | 410 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 2.3 km |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Redditch, Matchborough Centre Cashzone | 410 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Arrow Valley Country Park 210 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 440 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 214 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m south-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m south-west |
| Moated site known as Moon's Moat | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 610 m west |
| Arrow Valley Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km north-west |
| Moon's Moat | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km north |
| Red Hill | Hill | 1.8 km south-east |
| Brookfield Plantation | Wood | 2.0 km south-east |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 38 |
17 of the street's 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale High School | Secondary | 13–18 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Church of England | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Matchborough First School Academy | Primary | 3–9 | 650 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Arrow Valley First School | Primary | 3–9 | 710 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tenacres First School | Primary | 5–9 | 850 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moons Moat First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Roman Catholic | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest At Halfords B98 0TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Noahs Ark Nursery Redditch CIC B98 0EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Mellors Catering At Matchborough First School B98 0GD | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Golden Carp Chippy B98 0EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Piccolo Pizza & Grill B98 0EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily B98 0EP | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Old Sticky Wicket B98 0EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Napoli Pizza Burger Beast - Tasty Greek B98 0EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Field Farm Lane (6); On or near Icknield Street (2); On or near Wolverton Close (2); On or near Glebe Close (1); On or near Tysoe Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 66% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 53% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B98 0AR: 38 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.