Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

THE RIDGEWAY, B96 6LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, B96 6LU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B96 6LU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B96 6LU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B96 6LU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Ridgeway, 0.1km from Ridgeway in Astwood Bank. Administratively it sits within Inkberrow ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B96 6LU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B96 6LU are sourced from Output Area E00165213 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B96 6LU. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

B96 6LU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Academy

Inadequate0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Why Not Inn0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Bay Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch6.6 km
  • Wootton Wawen10.3 km
  • Henley-In-Arden11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Why Not Inn0.1 km
  • The Why Not Inn0.1 km