CHESTNUT ROAD, B96 6AE House Prices & Local Information

B96 6AE is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Road, 0.4km 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 6AE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 2.3% year-on-year. 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 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00164396 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.