B49 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Bulls Head Yard, 0.7km from Grunthill in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B49, B49 5BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k. 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00158952 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULLS HEAD YARD, B49 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULLS HEAD YARD, B49 5BX.
262
54
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B49 5BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B49 5BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £750k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5BX. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5BX has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alcester Grammar School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.6 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.2 km
- Pantryanns0.1 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.1 km
- The Bear's Essentials0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Roebuck1.0 km
- Dog And Partridge0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- The Alcester Inn0.6 km
- Cardamom0.2 km
- Lounge@260.2 km
- The Spice Room0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.1 km
- Roosters0.2 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.5 km
- China Town0.1 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote7.9 km
- Wootton Wawen8.1 km
- Bearley8.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495BX · Data under Open Government Licence