B96 6EP is a sought-after residential area on Sambourne Lane, 0.1km from Bank, Astwood 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 6EP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, down 60.2% 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 6EP are sourced from Output Area E00164409 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMBOURNE LANE, B96 6EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMBOURNE LANE, B96 6EP.
528
41
£ 49,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B96 6EP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 60.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6EP. The average age is 40.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 640,000
7 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6EP has low crime rates — 17 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
8 nearby- Manor Wines0.2 km
- Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.9 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.5 km
- J & A Wines Store0.5 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.6 km
- The Lounge0.2 km
- The Bell0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.3 km
- Little India0.1 km
- The Bay Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.2 km
- The Flying Fish0.2 km
- The Steamhouse Bakery0.2 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
- Redditch5.3 km
- Alvechurch10.0 km
- Wootton Wawen10.3 km
Bus Stops
- White Lion0.1 km
- White Lion0.1 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Retreat Street0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B966EP · Data under Open Government Licence