B96 6HW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Feckenham in Feckenham. Administratively it sits within Astwood Bank and Feckenham ward and the Redditch constituency.
For families considering a move, B96 6HW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B96 6HW are sourced from Output Area E00164411 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B96 6HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B96 6HW.
350
51
£ 49,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B96 6HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B96 6HW spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6HW. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
B96 6HW has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Feckenham CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Lygon0.1 km
- Feckenham Cricket Club0.2 km
- Feckenham Football Club0.2 km
- Rose & Crown0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The Village Shop0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Orchard House B+B1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Redditch6.9 km
- Bromsgrove9.0 km
- Alvechurch10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alcester Road0.1 km
- Alcester Road0.1 km
- Village SquareSTOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B966HW · Data under Open Government Licence