B96 6AY is a sought-after residential area on Evesham Road, 0.5km from Bank, Astwood in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
For serious buyers, B96 6AY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k, up 23.5% 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 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00164401 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVESHAM ROAD, B96 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVESHAM ROAD, B96 6AY.
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£ 49,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6AY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B96 6AY's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £419k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £419k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6AY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 432,850
6 sales · Mean £ 404,616
Semi-Detached
£ 345,625
6 sales · Mean £ 344,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
B96 6AY has low crime rates — 8 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Manor Wines0.5 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.3 km
- J & A Wines Store0.9 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.7 km
- Pete The Meat0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.7 km
- The Lounge0.6 km
- The Bell0.4 km
- The Why Not Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.7 km
- Little India0.5 km
- The Bay Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.5 km
- The Flying Fish0.6 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.5 km
- Astwood House0.6 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.9 km
- Wootton Wawen10.5 km
- Alvechurch10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ridgeway Middle School0.2 km
- Edgioake Lane0.2 km
- Edgioake Lane0.2 km
- Avenue Road0.3 km
- The Bell Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B966AY · Data under Open Government Licence