B49 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Stratford-on-Avon, Wychavon, Warwickshire, Worcestershire postcode town, in the West Midlands, England region.
The B49 postcode area, also known as the Alcester postcode area, resides in the region of West Midlands, England. This is an important strategic location that is home to numerous amenities. Ranging from supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and pubs to healthcare facilities, this area provides a whole spectrum of facilities for local residents. A mainstay of this location is the rich tapestry of independent shops cohabitating with high-street retailers.
Its geography is marked by a combination of historic market town charm and surrounding pastoral landscapes, providing a serene ambience. Alcester is known for its classic buildings of charming Tudor and Georgian architecture, which further contribute to its unique identity.
In terms of transportation, Alcester falls under the Warwickshire County Council's local bus service, making it easily accessible from various points. Major cities such as Birmingham and Coventry are within commuting distance, presenting opportunities for professional and social interactions beyond the locality.
Moreover, the area is in proximity to the M40 and M42 for road travel, with the nearest major railway station being located in Stratford-upon-Avon. There are also direct bus services to the railway stations in Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon for those preferring public transport.
Ultimately, the B49 postcode area of Alcester, England displays an attractive blend of rural tranquility and urban convenience, making it an area well suited for both residential and commercial purposes. It holds a distinct appeal for those who appreciate a harmonious blend of history, nature, and modern amenities.
This is an area with an older population, with most residents being between 65 and 84 years old. There are not many children or young adults living here. Most people are Christian and white.
Unemployment is low and many people work in professional or managerial roles.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Alcester & Rural, Alcester Town, Bidford West & Salford, Inkberrow, Kinwarton, Studley with Mappleborough Green, Welford-on-Avon, Wotton Wawen electoral wards.
B49 Postcode Map
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B49 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of B49 postcode area is 10,160. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 9,469, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 282. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (5,940), followed by No religion (3,463).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (4,859), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (2,901).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (5,471), while 5,191 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
Education
Regarding education, 3,033 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,364 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (916)
- Managers, directors and senior officials (794), and
- Associate professional and technical occupations (600)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (5754), Below 14 (5169), and Between 45 to 54 (5079).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,967) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,352), and Small employers and own account workers (1,232).
Postcodes in B49
There are total 3 postcode sectors present in the B49 (listed below). The postcode B49 has a total of 515 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | B49 |
| Ward | Alcester & Rural Alcester Town Bidford West & Salford Inkberrow Kinwarton Studley with Mappleborough Green Welford-on-Avon Wotton Wawen |
| LTLA22 | Stratford-on-Avon, Wychavon |
| UTLA22 | Warwickshire, Worcestershire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
B49 Crime Statstics
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B49 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £455,000.00 | £455,000.00 - £455,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £395,000.00 | £380,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £499,000.00 | £499,000.00 - £499,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £257,500.00 | £165,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £330,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £299,000.00 | £273,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £250,000.00 | £250,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £225,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £525,000.00 | £525,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £100,000.00 | £100,000.00 - £100,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £339,500.00 | £170,000.00 - £474,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £312,666.67 | £275,000.00 - £333,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £208,333.33 | £170,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £238,000.00 | £238,000.00 - £238,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £135,000.00 | £125,000.00 - £140,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £548,500.00 | £497,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £326,666.67 | £320,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £230,500.00 | £211,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £396,250.00 | £265,000.00 - £527,500.00 | 2 |
| Other | £98,000.00 | £98,000.00 - £98,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £225,000.00 | £225,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £202,000.00 | £98,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £423,666.67 | £300,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £123,500.00 | £123,500.00 - £123,500.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £281,125.00 | £207,000.00 - £317,500.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £574,404.00 | £357,500.00 - £950,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £120,000.00 | £90,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £340,000.00 | £340,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £261,875.00 | £171,500.00 - £365,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £193,333.33 | £107,500.00 - £300,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £285,000.00 | £280,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £168,737.50 | £141,250.00 - £237,500.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £438,000.00 | £220,000.00 - £770,000.00 | 4 |
| Other | £395,000.00 | £395,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £417,500.00 | £285,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £489,750.00 | £392,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £123,500.00 | £82,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £350,500.00 | £290,000.00 - £377,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £243,062.50 | £225,000.00 - £274,750.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £485,416.67 | £390,000.00 - £635,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £75,000.00 | £75,000.00 - £75,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £195,000.00 | £195,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £308,000.00 | £280,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £288,750.00 | £235,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £830,500.00 | £542,500.00 - £1,550,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £90,000.00 | £90,000.00 - £90,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £388,050.00 | £300,000.00 - £476,100.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £275,500.00 | £210,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £577,500.00 | £430,000.00 - £725,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £305,500.00 | £285,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £278,666.67 | £266,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £575,000.00 | £415,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £142,500.00 | £142,500.00 - £142,500.00 | 1 |
| Other | £365,000.00 | £365,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £285,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £258,600.00 | £165,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £410,000.00 | £330,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £304,250.00 | £85,000.00 - £487,000.00 | 4 |
| Other | £165,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £870,000.00 | £870,000.00 - £870,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £198,325.00 | £155,000.00 - £270,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £727,500.00 | £560,000.00 - £1,100,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £233,125.00 | £107,500.00 - £355,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £1,000,000.00 | £1,000,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £840,000.00 | £580,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 5 |
| Other | £340,000.00 | £340,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £345,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £260,331.67 | £236,000.00 - £286,000.00 | 3 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Alne Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 89 | 4-11 | B496HQ |
| Dunnington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 105 | 4-11 | B495NT |
| Alcester Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 1363 | 11-18 | B495ED |
| Alcester AcademySecondary, Good | 638 | 11-16 | B496QQ |
| St Nicholas CofE PrimaryPrimary, Outstanding | 413 | 4-11 | B496AG |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, HaselorPrimary, Good | 72 | 3-11 | B496LU |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 86 | 4-11 | B496AG |
| St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 592 | 11-18 | B496PX |
| Coughton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 178 | 4-11 | B495HN |
| Temple Grafton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 111 | 4-11 | B496NU |
Amenities
- Sole Traders Midlands Ltd, B49 5PD
- A.P. Meats Ltd, B49 6PX
- Alcester Community Fridge, B49 5AJ
- Freeman And Sons, B49 6AA
- Great Alne Park, B49 6HS
- The Holly Bush Inn, B49 5QX
- The Piston Club At The Stag, B49 6NQ
- The Royal Oak, B49 5AB
- Alcester And Ragley Park Cricket Club, B49 5NH
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd, B49 5AB
- Venue Xpresso Limited, B49 5AE
- Arden Cafe, B49 6ES
- Arrow Mill, B49 5NL
- Billesley Manor Hotel, B49 6NF
- Bright Kids, B49 5HS
- Alcester Fish Bar, B49 6AA
- Alcester Square Fish Bar, B49 5DA
- China Town, B49 5AE
- Roosters, B49 5DP
- Tiffin Alcester, B49 5AE
- Cherry Trees Care Home, B49 6LN
- Meadow View Care Centre, B49 6PR
- Parker Care Services Ltd, B49 6GE
- Little Men & Misses Day Nursery, B49 5JT
- Patty Smashers, B49 6EH
- Coughton Court And Restaurant, B49 5JA
- Great Alne And Kinwarton Memorial Hall, B49 6HR
- Orangemabel, B49 5AF
- Panache 50, B49 5EP
- Temple Grafton C Of E Primary, B49 6NU
- The Old Station Nursery, B49 6PX
- Alcester Academy, B49 6QQ
- Alcester Grammar School, B49 5ED
- Clubszone, B49 6AG
- Tesco, B49 6AA
- Waitrose, B49 5DA
- Inn Express Ltd, B49 6LX
- SHT Farm Shop, B49 6BS