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Area guide

B96 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the B96 postcode area, covering Redditch and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.

B96 area price snapshot

Average price

£276,625

Median price

£299,000

5-year trend

+31.2%

Total sales

3,059

The B96 area has 187 individual postcodes with 3,059 registered sales. Prices are +30.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Redditch. The five-year price movement is +31.2%.

About Redditch

A Worcestershire new town with direct rail links to Birmingham New Street, a large retail park and affordable modern housing within the West Midlands green belt.

🚆 Main station

Redditch

⏱️ London commute

~115 min by train

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Market context

With an average of £276,625, B96 is a mid-range area, +30.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 3,059 recorded sales across 187 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in B96 is +31.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for B96

  • 🏠Consider property type mix. Mid-range areas typically have a diverse housing stock. Use the street and postcode pages to find the property type that fits your budget.
  • 📈Look for growth potential. The 5-year price trend on this page shows how B96 has performed. Compare it with nearby areas using the location comparison tool.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in B96.
  • 🏘️Explore Redditch. Much of the B96 activity centres on Redditch. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the B96 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in B96

B96 6BW

£120,193 avg · 158 sales

B96 6HT

£195,390 avg · 153 sales

B96 6ET

£249,389 avg · 90 sales

B96 6AU

£168,980 avg · 79 sales

B96 6AA

£168,898 avg · 64 sales

B96 6DP

£201,290 avg · 61 sales

B96 6HS

£226,794 avg · 60 sales

B96 6AF

£200,856 avg · 56 sales

B96 6BY

£258,064 avg · 54 sales

View all 187 postcodes in B96 →

Useful tools for B96 buyers

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Stamp Duty ~£3,831

Avg £276,625 in B96

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Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

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Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

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Location Comparison

Compare B96 with other areas

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Redditch data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This B96 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in B96?

The average sold price in the B96 postcode area is £276,625, based on 3,059 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Redditch.

How do B96 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in B96 average £276,625, which is +30.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.

Is B96 affordable compared to other postcode areas?

B96 is +30.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 187 postcodes.

How have B96 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in B96 have moved +31.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

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