Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

ORCHARD GROVE, B96 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GROVE, B96 6BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B96 6BE 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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9/10
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8/10
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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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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B96 6BE's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

B96 6BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Grove, 0.5km from Ridgeway in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Inkberrow ward and the Redditch constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B96, B96 6BE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for B96 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00165213 (shared with 11 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 6BE. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

B96 6BE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Academy

Inadequate0.4 km
P

Astwood Bank Primary School

Outstanding405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Manor Wines0.8 km
  • Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.1 km
  • Pete The Meat0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Club0.9 km
  • The Lounge0.9 km
  • The Bell0.7 km
  • The Why Not Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Little India0.9 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.8 km
  • The Flying Fish0.9 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery0.9 km
  • Astwood House0.9 km
  • Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed And Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch6.2 km
  • Wootton Wawen10.7 km
  • Alvechurch10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgioake Lane0.2 km
  • Edgioake Lane0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Middle School0.2 km