Chapel Road is in Astwood Bank, Redditch and in Redditch district. B96 6AL is located in the Astwood Bank & Feckenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B96 6AP, B96 6BH, B96 6AE, B96 6AF, B96 6BU, B96 6AJ, B96 6AR, B96 6AH, B96 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B96 6AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 53.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 26.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 45.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 18.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 97.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 34th lowest crime rate of 260 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chapel Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-03-21 | £246,514 |
| 23 Chapel Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-04 | £331,707 |
| 7 Chapel Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-06 | £163,450 |
| Unit 1 Chapel Court Chapel Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-11-09 | £423,699 |
| 4 Chapel Road, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2022-10-08 | £217,217 |
B96 6AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B96 6AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank First School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwood Bank Primary School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harry Taylor First School Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feckenham CofE First School School Lane , Feckenham B96 6QD | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , B96 6BD | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School - A Humanities and Music College Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Middle School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | - not rated | 4,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Locket Kindergarten 46 Node Hill , B80 7RG | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Cafe \& Interiors | Unit 2A, Light House Works | 244 yd | |
| Little India | 1207 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 251 yd | |
| The Bay Cafe | Botany Bay Nurseries, Edgioake Lane | 778 yd | |
| Par4golf Ltd | Unit E4A, Astwood Business Park | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oddies | 24 Foregate Street, Astwood Bank | 156 yd | |
| The Bell | 1286 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 233 yd | |
| The Lounge | 1244 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 242 yd | |
| Astwood Bank Club | 5A Dark Lane, Astwood Bank | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium | 1240B Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 196 yd | |
| The Steamhouse Bakery | 1236 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 211 yd | |
| Flying Fish | 1206 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 242 yd | |
| Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 1242 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 242 yd | |
| Astwood House | 1198 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 242 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy EVESHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Astwood Bank Cricket Club SAMBOURNE LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Astwood Bank Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.