B96 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Butler Street, 0.2km from Bank, Astwood in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
For serious buyers, B96 6BS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00164397 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTLER STREET, B96 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLER STREET, B96 6BS.
299
48
£ 49,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6BS 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 6BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £324k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £324k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6BS. The average age is 47.9. 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
£ 485,000
2 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6BS has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Astwood Bank Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
St Augustine's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Manor Wines0.2 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.9 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.5 km
- J & A Wines Store0.3 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.3 km
- The Lounge0.1 km
- The Bell0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.1 km
- Little India0.2 km
- The Bay Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.2 km
- The Flying Fish0.1 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.1 km
- Astwood House0.1 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.3 km
- Alvechurch9.9 km
- Bromsgrove10.3 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- White Lion0.1 km
- White Lion0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966BS · Data under Open Government Licence