Woodrow Drive Redditch
50 addresses across 8 postcodes (B98), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 31100783.
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Redditch costs £2,463 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redditch, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crabbs Cross Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 2,080 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 2,910 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Jolly Farmer PH, Woodrow Drive, not permissioned (220 m)
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 28 October 2026 to 2 November 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 September 2026: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 11 at medium risk and 25 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7UB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B98 7TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 13 | unlikely |
| B98 7UH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B98 7RY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 1 | unlikely |
| B98 7GF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| B98 7UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B98 7UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| B98 7UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 78 m and 105 m above sea level (91 m on average); the ground rises about 28 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 7GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B98 7RY | 97% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7TZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B98 7UB | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B98 7UG | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| B98 7UH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| B98 7UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redditch 910,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Alvechurch 163,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Danzey 6,170 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grafton Close Woodrow | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Redditch Bus Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park 4 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 22.5 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crabbs Cross Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodrow Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest JK Stores, Woodrow North Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,870 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 11 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenfields Playing Field 6.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Park Wood Camp, Ipsley, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood Camp, Ipsley | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wirehill Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Rough Hill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Moors | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Oakenshaw Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lodge Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Red Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 50 |
12 of the street's 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redditch: see them on the Redditch page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow First School | Primary | 3–9 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–9 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Crabbs Cross Academy | Primary | 5–9 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Woodfield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Oak Hill First School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Stores B98 7UA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| McDonalds B98 7ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| KFC B98 7ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Astley Close (38); On or near Bengrove Close (32); On or near Woodrow Walk (10); On or near Lineholt Close (7); On or near Bloomsbury Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 28 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B98 7UB: 29 addresses of 90 in the postcode
- B98 7TZ: 8 addresses of 76 in the postcode
- B98 7UH: 7 addresses
- B98 7RY: 2 addresses of 98 in the postcode
- B98 7GF: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
- B98 7UE: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
- B98 7UG: 1 address of 123 in the postcode
- B98 7UQ: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Astley Close · Bengrove Close · Chadwick Mews · Bloomsbury Close · Bushley Close · Mercot Close · Hampton Close · Lineholt Close · Grafton Close · Greenlands Drive · Kempsford Close · Newton Close
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.