The Orchards is in Astwood Bank, Redditch and in Redditch district. B96 6BP is located in the Astwood Bank & Feckenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchards, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B96 6BJ, B96 6BF, B96 6AS, B96 6EJ, B96 6AR, B96 6AE, B96 6AT, B96 6BY, B96 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B96 6BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.7% | 54.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B96 6BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 63.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 52% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 33.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.5% | 96.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchards was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Astwood Bank & Feckenham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Orchards has the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Astwood Bank & Feckenham and the 21st lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Orchards, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2015-11-27 | £850,862 |
| 1 The Orchards, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2010-07-30 | £852,488 |
| 1 The Orchards, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £275,000 | 1999-09-22 | £994,231 |
| 3 The Orchards, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £285,000 | 1999-08-27 | £1,053,539 |
| 2 The Orchards, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, a newly built property | £285,000 | 1999-08-27 | £1,053,539 |
B96 6BP 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 6BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Primary School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feckenham CofE First School School Lane , Feckenham B96 6QD | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrow First School Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | 2out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 5,427 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 465 yd | |
| Little India | 1207 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 580 yd | |
| Par4golf Ltd | Unit E4A, Astwood Business Park | 756 yd | |
| The Bay Cafe | Botany Bay Nurseries, Edgioake Lane | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Club | 5A Dark Lane, Astwood Bank | 110 yd | |
| The Oddies | 24 Foregate Street, Astwood Bank | 460 yd | |
| The Bell | 1286 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 541 yd | |
| The Lounge | 1244 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium | 1240B Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 527 yd | |
| The Steamhouse Bakery | 1236 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 539 yd | |
| Flying Fish | 1206 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 554 yd | |
| Tilla Balti & Tandoori Indian Takeaway | 1242 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 554 yd | |
| Astwood House | 1198 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy EVESHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Astwood Bank Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Astwood Bank Cricket Club SAMBOURNE LANE | grass pitches | 980 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.