B96 6BN is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Astwood Bank in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
For serious buyers, B96 6BN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00164397 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B96 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B96 6BN.
299
48
£ 49,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6BN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B96 6BN combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6BN. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6BN has low crime rates — 10 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
8 nearby- Manor Wines0.0 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.8 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.6 km
- J & A Wines Store0.4 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.4 km
- The Lounge0.1 km
- The Bell0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.2 km
- Little India0.1 km
- The Bay Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.0 km
- The Flying Fish0.1 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.0 km
- Astwood House0.1 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.4 km
- Alvechurch10.1 km
- Bromsgrove10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Retreat Street0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- The Bell Inn0.1 km
- Retreat Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966BN · Data under Open Government Licence