B49 5DW is a sought-after residential area on Evesham Street, 0.4km 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 5DW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k. 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00158963 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVESHAM STREET, B49 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVESHAM STREET, B49 5DW.
300
53
£ 42,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B49 5DW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B49 5DW's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £241k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5DW. The average age is 52.6. 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
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
Semi-Detached
£ 303,000
2 sales · Mean £ 303,000
Detached
£ 360,125
2 sales · Mean £ 360,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DW has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
8 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.9 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.5 km
- Oversley Mill Services0.9 km
- Pantryanns0.4 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.3 km
- Dog And Partridge0.2 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
- Turks Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Alcester Inn1.0 km
- Cardamom0.2 km
- Lounge@260.3 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- The Spice Room0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.5 km
- Roosters0.2 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.9 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote8.2 km
- Wootton Wawen8.5 km
- Bearley9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Way0.0 km
- Roman Way0.0 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DW · Data under Open Government Licence