Area Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

B49 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B49 postcode area.

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Population

10,140

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,120 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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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.

home £358,687 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences682
Anti-social behaviour308
Vehicle crime163
Criminal damage and arson142
Other theft137

school Local Schools

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Great Alne Primary School

Good89 pupils
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Dunnington CofE Primary School

Good105 pupils
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Alcester Grammar School

Outstanding1363 pupils
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Alcester Academy

Good638 pupils
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St Nicholas CofE Primary

Outstanding413 pupils
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor

Good72 pupils
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement592 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Sole Traders Midlands Ltd
  • Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd
  • Hillers Farm Shop
  • Oversley Mill Services
  • Pantryanns
  • + 10 more
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Venue Xpresso Limited
  • Arden Cafe
  • Arrow Mill
  • Billesley Manor Hotel
  • Bright Kids
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alcester Fish Bar
  • Alcester Square Fish Bar
  • China Town
  • Roosters
  • Tiffin Alcester
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose