The postcode B96 6QB is located in Redditch, in the county of Worcestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B96 6QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B96 6QB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B96 6QB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to B96 6QB is Swansbrook Lane which is centered 225 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Square and is 642 m away.
The closest primary school to B96 6QB (for ages 11 and under) is Astwood Bank Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Tudor Grange Academy Redditch. The last OFSTED inspection on January 19, 2022 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of B96 6QB is The Taj and is 10.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for B96 6QB is covered by the West Mercia police force association and Worcestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B96 6QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B96 6QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B96 6QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B96 6QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feckenham CofE Primary School | Academy | 5-9 | 53 m | |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School | Academy | 13-18 | Outstanding (May 17, 2017) | 2.91 km |
| Ridgeway Secondary School | Academy | 11-16 | Special Measures (October 20, 2021) | 3.06 km |
| Astwood Bank Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.09 km | |
| Crabbs Cross Academy | Academy | 5-9 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 3.82 km |
| The Vaynor First School | Academy | 4-9 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 4.05 km |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 14, 2018) | 4.05 km |
| Inkberrow Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.32 km | |
| Webheath Academy Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 4.58 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School | Academy | 4-9 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 4.66 km |
| St Luke's CofE First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Requires improvement (January 13, 2022) | 5.01 km |
| Woodrow First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 5.38 km |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School | Academy | 5-9 | 5.67 km | |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 5.7 km |
| Batchley First and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 5.8 km |
| Studley High School | Academy | 11-16 | Outstanding (November 17, 2011) | 5.81 km |
| Pitcheroak School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 5.85 km |
| Oak Hill First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 5.9 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Studley | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2011) | 5.95 km |
| Woodfield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 6.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B96 6QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abberton Jersey Beef | Exempt April 27, 2022 | 8.77 km | |
| Rous Lench & Radford Village Hall | Exempt April 9, 2009 | 8.96 km | |
| The Taj | Awaiting Inspection | 10.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B96 6QB - Data from Apr 2022
| The Square | 642 m | |
| The Square | 649 m | |
| Alcester Road | 914 m | |
| Alcester Road | 956 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 42.2 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 66.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B96 6QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Rock Hill | 607 m | |
| The Dingle | Valley | 974 m |
| Berrow Hill | 1.59 km | |
| Wheating Hill | 1.61 km | |
| Bushyhill Coppice | 1.72 km | |
| The Rough | 1.73 km | |
| Ham Green Hill | 2.05 km | |
| Shurnock Brake | 2.09 km | |
| Lightwood Coppice | 2.4 km | |
| Lady's Coppice | 2.41 km | |
| Hanging Wood | 2.59 km | |
| Muzzy Hill | 2.66 km | |
| Brookes' Coppice | 2.92 km | |
| Mill Coppice | 2.95 km | |
| Gannow Wood | 2.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B96 6QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Latitude | 52.25680400 |
| Longitude | -1.98192800 |
| OS Easting | 401330 |
| OS Northing | 0262069 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Mercia |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Redditch |
| County Electorial Division | Redditch South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Astwood Bank and Feckenham |
| Local Authority District | Redditch |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: Worcestershire |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000236 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Worcestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Herefordshire and Worcestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33023003 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Redditch 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Redditch 013A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |