B96 6DX is a sought-after residential area on Beverley Close, 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 6DX is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00164394 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEVERLEY CLOSE, B96 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY CLOSE, B96 6DX.
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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B96 6DX combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£360k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6DX. The average age is 41.9. 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: 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
Detached
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 287,500
6 sales · Mean £ 279,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6DX has low crime rates — 22 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 Wines0.3 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.3 km
- J & A Wines Store0.2 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.1 km
- Brood At The Stables Farmshop0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.4 km
- The Lounge0.2 km
- The Bell0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.1 km
- Little India0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.3 km
- The Flying Fish0.2 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.3 km
- Astwood House0.2 km
- Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch5.1 km
- Alvechurch9.7 km
- Bromsgrove10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eastern Hill0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Eastern Hill0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- White Lion0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966DX · Data under Open Government Licence