Is B96 6NY a safe place to live?

Yes, B96 6NY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of B96 6NY?

The population for the B96 6NY area is approximately 238 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

WIKE LANE, B96 6NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIKE LANE, B96 6NY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

238

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B96 6NY 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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10/10

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8/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B96 6NY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B96 6NY is a safe, established residential area on Wike Lane, 0.8km from Middle Town in Sambourne. Administratively it sits within Studley with Mappleborough Green ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B96 6NY are sourced from Output Area E00159135 (shared with 13 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 6NY. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

B96 6NY has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

Bicycle theft1

Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Green Dragon0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Redditch6.2 km
Wootton Wawen8.8 km
Henley-In-Arden9.7 km

Bus Stops

Green Dragon0.1 km
Wood Terrace0.2 km
Oak Tree Lane0.4 km
Perrymill Lane0.4 km