B96 6AU is a sought-after residential area on Avenue Road, 0.2km from Astwood Bank in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B96, B96 6AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 55.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B96 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00164400 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENUE ROAD, B96 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE ROAD, B96 6AU.
254
47
£ 49,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B96 6AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £284k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 55.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6AU. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
13 sales · Mean £ 232,692
Detached
£ 487,500
2 sales · Mean £ 487,500
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 256,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6AU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ridgeway Academy
Astwood Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Manor Wines0.2 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.6 km
- Brood At The Stables Farmshop0.8 km
- Pete The Meat0.3 km
- The Bank Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.4 km
- The Bell0.1 km
- The Lounge0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.4 km
- Little India0.2 km
- The Bay Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.2 km
- The Flying Fish0.3 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.2 km
- Astwood House0.3 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.6 km
- Alvechurch10.2 km
- Bromsgrove10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Road0.0 km
- Avenue Road0.0 km
- Retreat Street0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B966AU · Data under Open Government Licence