B96 Postcode District
B96 is the Postcode District for Astwood Bank, Redditch Worcestershire
The B96 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B96 has a population of 5,290 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 16.74 square miles (43.34 square kilometres or 10,710.54 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the B96 postcode district is Redditch, located in the county of Worcestershire, England. The most significant postal town is Redditch. Other significant settlements within the district include Astwood Bank, Bradley Green, Feckenham, Hanbury, Holberrow Green, Sambourne, Stock Green, and Stockwood.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B96 6, covers Astwood Bank and Feckenham in Worcestershire.
The post town for this district is REDDITCH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Redditch District (B) (118 postal codes), followed by the Wychavon District area (75 postal codes), and finally, the Stratford-on-Avon District area (19 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch | 4.50 | NNE |
| Alcester | 5.27 | ESE |
| Bromsgrove | 6.92 | NNW |
| Droitwich Spa | 7.07 | WNW |
| Henley-in-Arden | 9.14 | ENE |
| Pershore | 10.15 | SSW |
| Evesham | 10.77 | S |
| Worcester | 10.79 | WSW |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 12.32 | ESE |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 14.10 | WNW |
| Solihull | 14.39 | NE |
| Halesowen | 14.66 | NNW |
| Kidderminster | 14.93 | NW |
| Stourbridge | 15.92 | NNW |
| Blackheath | 16.01 | N |
| Chipping Campden | 16.06 | SSE |
| Birmingham | 16.42 | NNE |
| Brierley Hill | 16.43 | NNW |
| Rowley Regis | 16.62 | N |
| Bewdley | 16.67 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 222
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 114 |
| Feckenham | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 29 |
| Sambourne | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 17 |
| Bradley Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 14 |
| Astwood Bank | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 9 |
| Holberrow Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 8 |
| Stock Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 7 |
| Hanbury | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 7 |
| Stockwood | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 4 |
| Astwood Bank | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 3 |
| Feckenham | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 2 |
| REDDITCH | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 2 |
| Sambourne | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
| Astwood Bank | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
| Holberrow Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
| Stockwood | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
| Bradley Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
| Bradley Green | REDDITCH | B96 6 | 1 |
Street list for B96
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FECKENHAM ROAD | 24 |
| MEARSE LANE | 14 |
| MANOR HOUSE LANE | 13 |
| STOCKWOOD LANE | 13 |
| PUDDLESTONE CLOSE | 11 |
| COUPASS COTTAGES | 10 |
| BEVERLEY CLOSE | 9 |
| THE RIDGEWAY A441 | 9 |
| ASTWOOD LANE | 9 |
| MIDDLETOWN LANE | 9 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 |
| Burglary | 50 |
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Other theft | 39 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVESHAM ROAD | REDDITCH | ASTWOOD BANK | 18 | B96 6AA | View map |
Schools in the district
Ridgeway Secondary School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Evesham Road , Astwood Bank , Redditch
Postcode: B96 6BD
Headteacher: Mr MATT BALL (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Astwood Bank First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Astwood Bank , Redditch
Postcode: B96 6EH
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Rider (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Astwood Bank Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Astwood Bank , Redditch
Postcode: B96 6EH
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Yarnold (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Feckenham CofE First School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Feckenham , Redditch
Postcode: B96 6QD
Headteacher: Mrs Jeannette Little (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Feckenham CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Feckenham , Feckenham Ce Primary School - Shires Mat , Redditch
Postcode: B96 6QD
Headteacher: Mrs Jeannette Little (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feckenham Surgery | 26 HIGH STREET, FECKENHAM, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B96 6HS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Ridgeway Surgery | 6-8 FECKENHAM ROAD, ASTWOOD BANK, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B96 6DS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01527 892418 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights Astwood Bank Pharmacy | 1196B EVERSHAM ROAD, ASTWOOD BANK, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B96 6AA | PHARMACY | Call 01527 893288 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £638,435 | 31 | £573,011 | 46 | £587,844 | 32 | £633,144 | 45 |
| Semi-detached | £358,727 | 11 | £380,171 | 19 | £318,443 | 12 | £357,198 | 26 |
| Terraced | £273,333 | 9 | £313,200 | 10 | £270,500 | 15 | £312,118 | 17 |
| Flats | £143,000 | 8 | £162,563 | 8 | £139,395 | 10 | £146,333 | 9 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M42 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.88
Average Driving Distance: 10.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 149
M42 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.99
Average Driving Distance: 10.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 198
M42 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.26
Average Driving Distance: 9.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 188
M5 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.81
Average Driving Distance: 10.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 196
M5 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.46
Average Driving Distance: 11.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 83
M5 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.09
Average Driving Distance: 11.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 24
M40 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.43
Average Driving Distance: 14.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 28
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B96 6 | Redditch Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 9 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 9 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the B96 postal code is Astwood Bank followed by Feckenham, and Sambourne.
The B96 Postcode shares a border with WR7 (Inkberrow, Crowle, Upton Snodsbury), B49 (ALCESTER, Great Alne, Cookhill), B60 (BROMSGROVE, Stoke Prior, Marlbrook) and B97 (REDDITCH, Callow Hill, Kingfisher Shopping Centre).
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