DARK LANE, B96 6HB House Prices & Local Information

B96 6HB is a safe, established residential area on Dark Lane, 1.0km from Astwood Bank in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B96 6HB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B96 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00164399 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.