Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

CHURCH STREET, B49 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, B49 5AJ.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B49 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B49 5AJ — age 45, 47% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B49 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Church Street, 0.8km from Oversley Green in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B49 5AJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B49 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00158962 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5AJ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,750

4 sales · Mean £ 358,125

Terraced

£ 522,562

4 sales · Mean £ 476,281

Flat

£ 137,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B49 5AJ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement592 pupils0.4 km
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Alcester Grammar School

Outstanding1363 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas CofE Primary

Outstanding413 pupils0.6 km
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Alcester Academy

Good638 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A.P. Meats Ltd0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
  • Alcester Community Fridge0.0 km
  • Pantryanns0.1 km
  • Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Dog And Partridge0.4 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.2 km
  • Turks Head0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Seco Tools (UK) Ltd1.0 km
  • The Alcester Inn0.5 km
  • Cardamom0.3 km
  • Lounge@260.2 km
  • The Spice Room0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alcester Square Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Roosters0.3 km
  • Alcester Fish Bar0.4 km
  • China Town0.1 km
  • Tiffin Alcester0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wilmcote7.7 km
  • Wootton Wawen8.0 km
  • Bearley8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Gas House Lane0.2 km
  • Gas House Lane0.3 km
  • St Benedicts RC School0.3 km