B49 is a postcode district in Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands, covering 362 active and 145 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B49 (16%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (14%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes B49 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B49 are around £358k, down 9.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B49 at 184 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B49 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B49 postcode area.
10,140
48
£ 46,120 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B49 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £358k. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Great Alne Primary School
Dunnington CofE Primary School
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester Academy
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sole Traders Midlands Ltd
- Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd
- Hillers Farm Shop
- Oversley Mill Services
- Pantryanns
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Holly Bush Inn
- The Piston Club At The Stag
- The Royal Oak
- Alcester And Ragley Park Cricket Club
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Venue Xpresso Limited
- Arden Cafe
- Arrow Mill
- Billesley Manor Hotel
- Bright Kids
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Fish Bar
- Alcester Square Fish Bar
- China Town
- Roosters
- Tiffin Alcester
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco
- Waitrose
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