B96 6BJ is a sought-after residential area on Manders Close, 0.5km 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 6BJ offers 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £815k. 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 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00164396 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANDERS CLOSE, B96 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANDERS CLOSE, B96 6BJ.
399
47
£ 49,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6BJ 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.
Area Character
B96 6BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £815k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £815k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 730,000
7 sales · Mean £ 717,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6BJ has low crime rates — 9 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
St Augustine's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Manor Wines0.4 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.7 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.8 km
- J & A Wines Store0.5 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.1 km
- The Lounge0.5 km
- The Bell0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.4 km
- Imagination Street0.7 km
- Little India0.5 km
- The Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Par4golf Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.4 km
- The Flying Fish0.5 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.4 km
- Astwood House0.5 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.4 km
- Alvechurch10.0 km
- Bromsgrove10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hoopers Lane0.2 km
- Hoopers Lane0.2 km
- Western Hill Close0.2 km
- Chestnut Road0.3 km
- Chestnut Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B966BJ · Data under Open Government Licence