Area Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

B96 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B96 postcode area.

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Population

5,873

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,025 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

B96 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending down 60.2% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B96 is a postcode district in Redditch, West Midlands, covering 212 active and 25 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B96 (21%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B96 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B96 are around £180k, down 60.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B96 at 120 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B96 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences211
Burglary95
Other theft80
Vehicle crime64
Anti-social behaviour63

school Local Schools

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Astwood Bank Primary School

Outstanding405 pupils
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Feckenham CofE Primary School

Good105 pupils
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Ridgeway Academy

Inadequate

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Orchard House B+B
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Nevill Arms
  • The Why Not Inn
  • Astwood Bank Club
  • Feckenham Cricket Club
  • Feckenham Football Club
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bank Cafe \& Interiors
  • Imagination Street
  • Little India
  • Par4golf Ltd
  • The Bay Cafe
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Food Emporium
  • Astwood House
  • The Flying Fish
  • The Steamhouse Bakery
  • Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • R. M. Hancox & Son
  • Astwood Bank Service Station
  • Brood At The Stables Farmshop
  • J & A Wines Store
  • Manor Wines
  • + 7 more