NEW ROAD, B96 6AW House Prices & Local Information

B96 6AW is a sought-after residential area on New Road, 0.3km 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 6AW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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: Average house prices are around £312k. 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 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00164401 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.