Area Information for The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX

The Folly in Redditch is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Redditch. This page combines information for the address The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B97 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B97 5EX.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Redditch
Ward Headless Cross & Oakenshaw
Constituency Redditch * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 9 property sales in The Folly, B97 5EX since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Headless Cross and Oakenshaw), and the West Mercia Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX:

Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EN
Hanover Court, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5ET
Vaynor Drive, Redditch, B97 5DL
Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5ER
Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EP
Malvern Road, Redditch, B97 5DJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B97 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in The Folly since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 85
Flat (Converted) 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 103
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 90% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 11
Rented: Other Social 83
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 2
Rent Free 0
Total 105

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 66
Two People 28
Three People 4
Four People 8
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 106

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 64
Family Household 40
Other Household 2
Total 106

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 21
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 105

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Redditch constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 43% male.

Gender
Male 70
Female 92
Total 162

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around B97 5EX has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 44% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 9
10-14 4
15-19 7
20-24 6
25-29 6
30-34 6
35-39 7
40-44 5
45-49 9
50-54 6
55-59 11
60-64 13
65-69 14
70-74 21
75-79 16
80-84 8
85+ 12
Total 164

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in B97 5EX is high - 6% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 40
Married 43
Separated 9
Divorced 27
Widowed 25
Total 144

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (62%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 36
Good 65
Fair 46
Bad 11
Very Bad 4
Total 162

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

The Folly and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 23
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 11
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 61
Other 1
Total 147

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 152
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Black Caribbean 3
Total 159

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 151
European Union 7
Africa 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2
Total 162

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 151
10+ Years 10
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 162

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B97 5EX.

Passport(s) Held
None 51
United Kingdom 103
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 57
Christian 94
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 5
Total 162

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Headless Cross & Oakenshaw ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 43% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 37
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 2
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 4
Retired 62
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 1
Total 144

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 1
Professional Occupations 4
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 55

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 5
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 31
Semi-Routine Occupation 35
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 3
Total 144

The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX is within the Headless Cross and Oakenshaw policing neighbourhood, under the West Mercia Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near The Folly
Neighbourhood Team Address Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
Force Website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B97 5EX. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B97 5EX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest railway station is Redditch, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Redditch 1.2 miles
Alvechurch 4.1 miles
Bromsgrove 5 miles
Barnt Green 5.4 miles
Wood End 5.7 miles
Danzey 5.8 miles
The Lakes (Warks) 6.4 miles
Earlswood (West Midlands) 6.4 miles
Henley-in-Arden 6.8 miles
Wootton Wawen 6.9 miles
Wythall 7.1 miles
Longbridge 7.6 miles
Whitlocks End 8.1 miles
Northfield 8.3 miles
Kings Norton 8.6 miles
Bearley 8.8 miles
Shirley (West Midlands) 9 miles
Droitwich Spa 9.2 miles
Wilmcote 9.2 miles
Bournville 9.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is The Vaynor First School, approximately 740 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is Walkwood Church of England Middle School, approximately 770 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is The Bridge Surgery, approximately 730 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Bridge Surgery 730 yards
Crabbs Cross Medical Centre half a mile
Crabbs Cross Surgery half a mile
Hillview Medical Centre 1.2 miles
The Dow Surgery 1.3 miles
St Stephen's Medical Partnership 1.3 miles
Elgar House 1.4 miles
The Ridgeway Surgery 2 miles
Winyates Health Centre 2.3 miles
Pool Medical Centre 2.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is Mr A M Rajput, approximately 190 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest hospitals to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is Alexandra Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to The Folly, Evesham Road, Redditch, B97 5EX. The nearest is Asda Opticians, approximately 0.9 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B97 5EX

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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