B96 6EU is a sought-after residential area on Evesham Road, 0.3km from Eastern Hill 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 6EU 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6EU are sourced from Output Area E00164409 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVESHAM ROAD, B96 6EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVESHAM ROAD, B96 6EU.
528
41
£ 49,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6EU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B96 6EU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £130k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6EU. 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
Flat
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 121,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B96 6EU 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 Wines0.3 km
- Astwood Bank Service Station0.3 km
- J & A Wines Store0.3 km
- R. M. Hancox & Son0.2 km
- Brood At The Stables Farmshop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Astwood Bank Club0.5 km
- The Lounge0.2 km
- The Bell0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bank Cafe \& Interiors0.1 km
- Little India0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Astwood Bank Food Emporium0.3 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
- Redditch5.1 km
- Alvechurch9.8 km
- Bromsgrove10.2 km
Bus Stops
- White Lion0.1 km
- White Lion0.1 km
- Eastern Hill0.1 km
- Eastern Hill0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966EU · Data under Open Government Licence