Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

TOOKEYS DRIVE, B96 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOOKEYS DRIVE, B96 6BB.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B96 6BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B96 6BB's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B96 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Tookeys Drive, 0.5km from Bank, Astwood in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.

For serious buyers, B96 6BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 86% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00164396 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6BB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

B96 6BB has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Academy

Inadequate0.2 km
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Astwood Bank Primary School

Outstanding405 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Manor Wines0.4 km
  • Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.4 km
  • Brood At The Stables Farmshop0.9 km
  • Pete The Meat0.5 km
  • The Bank Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Club0.5 km
  • The Bell0.3 km
  • The Why Not Inn1.0 km
  • The Lounge0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.6 km
  • Imagination Street0.9 km
  • Little India0.5 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.4 km
  • Par4golf Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.4 km
  • The Flying Fish0.5 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery0.5 km
  • Astwood House0.5 km
  • Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed And Breakfast0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch5.8 km
  • Alvechurch10.4 km
  • Bromsgrove10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Gorsey Close0.1 km
  • Avenue Road0.2 km
  • Avenue Road0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Middle School0.2 km
  • Chestnut Road0.2 km