The B98 7RU postcode is in Redditch, Worcestershire postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B98 |
| Ward | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Oakenshaw |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Redditch |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Mercia |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Headless Cross and Oakenshaw |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Redditch |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19044 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Urban Living, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Tescos - Petrol Station, Supermarkets
Address: Tesco Stores Ltd, Coldfield Drive, Redditch, B98 7RU
Slim Chickens At Tesco, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Coldfield Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RU
Tesco Family Dining, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Coldfield Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RU
Tesco, Supermarkets
Address: Coldfield Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RU
The nearest places is Cross, Headless(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Tesco Extra Store(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Redditch(1.29 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross AcademyPrimary, Good | 5-9 | B97 5JH (0.56 mi) | Details |
| The Vaynor First SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-9 | B97 5BL (0.66 mi) | Details |
| St Luke's CofE First SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-9 | B97 4NU (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | B97 5AQ (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Oak Hill First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | B98 7JU (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Woodfield AcademyAll Through, Requires improvement | 9-13 | B98 7HH (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Woodrow First SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | B98 7UZ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| St Thomas More Catholic First SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-9 | B98 7RY (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE BRIDGE SURGERY(0.54 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the bridge surgeryActivethe bridge surgery, 8 evesham road, headless cross,redditch, worcestershire | 01527555600 | B97 4LA |
| crabbs cross surgeryActivecrabbs cross surgery, 1 kenilworth close, redditch, worcestershire | 01527544610 | B97 5JX |
| crabbs cross medical centreActivethe medical centre, 39 kenilworth close, crabbs cross,redditch, worcestershire | 01527402149 | B97 5JX |
The population of B987RU is 191 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (868), Between 55 to 64 (848), and Between 45 to 54 (744).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 157 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 58 adults have Level 4, while 27 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (346), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (256).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (87), followed by No religion (75).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (31) followed by Routine occupations (25), and Semi-routine occupations (24).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (458), and 327 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1376) and European Union EU-8 (38).