Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

EDGIOAKE LANE, B96 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGIOAKE LANE, B96 6BX.

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 6BX 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B96 6BX spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B96 6BX 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 6BX. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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B96 6BX has low crime rates — 14 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 offences8
Possession of weapons2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Academy

Inadequate0.3 km
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Astwood Bank Primary School

Outstanding405 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Manor Wines0.7 km
  • Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.2 km
  • R. M. Hancox & Son1.0 km
  • Pete The Meat0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.9 km
  • Little India0.8 km
  • The Bay Cafe0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.7 km
  • The Flying Fish0.9 km
  • The Steamhouse Bakery0.8 km
  • Astwood House0.9 km
  • Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bed And Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch6.1 km
  • Wootton Wawen10.6 km
  • Alvechurch10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Edgioake Lane0.1 km
  • Edgioake Lane0.1 km
  • Ridgeway Middle School0.2 km