B96 6DN is a sought-after residential area on Feckenham Road, 0.3km from Eastern Hill in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
For serious buyers, B96 6DN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 81.2% 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 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00164408 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FECKENHAM ROAD, B96 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FECKENHAM ROAD, B96 6DN.
342
43
£ 49,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B96 6DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £243k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £243k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 81.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6DN. The average age is 43.3. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 286,250
2 sales · Mean £ 286,250
Flat
£ 158,000
1 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6DN has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Astwood Bank Primary School
Ridgeway Academy
St Augustine's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Manor Wines0.5 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.3 km
- J & A Wines Store0.0 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.2 km
- Brood At The Stables Farmshop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.4 km
- The Lounge0.4 km
- The Bell0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.2 km
- Little India0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.5 km
- The Flying Fish0.4 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.4 km
- Astwood House0.4 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.0 km
- Alvechurch9.6 km
- Bromsgrove10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Feckenham Road0.0 km
- Feckenham Road0.0 km
- Feckenham Road0.1 km
- Feckenham Road0.1 km
- Castle Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966DN · Data under Open Government Licence