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.
Area Analysis Redditch, West Midlands
B96 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B96 postcode area.
groups
Population5,873
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 49,025 /yr
work
Employed50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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10/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
9/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
P
Astwood Bank Primary School
Outstanding405 pupils
P
Feckenham CofE Primary School
Good105 pupils
S
Ridgeway Academy
Inadequate
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bed And Breakfast
- Orchard House B+B
local_bar
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
fastfood
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
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Area Profile: B96 · Data under Open Government Licence