Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

PRIORY ROAD, B49 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, B49 5DX.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B49 5DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 132.7% year-on-year.

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

B49 5DX is a sought-after residential area on Priory Road, 0.5km from Grunthill in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 132.7% year-on-year. 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 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00158961 (shared with 14 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 5DX. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Terraced

£ 178,500

2 sales · Mean £ 178,500

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

B49 5DX has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting16
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Alcester Grammar School

Outstanding1363 pupils0.4 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement592 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas CofE Primary

Outstanding413 pupils0.8 km
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Alcester Academy

Good638 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • A.P. Meats Ltd0.7 km
  • Alcester Community Fridge0.3 km
  • Pantryanns0.2 km
  • Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.2 km
  • The Bear's Essentials0.1 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Alcester Inn0.7 km
  • Cardamom0.1 km
  • Lounge@260.2 km
  • The Spice Room0.2 km
  • The Sweet Spot0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alcester Square Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Roosters0.1 km
  • Alcester Fish Bar0.7 km
  • China Town0.2 km
  • Tiffin Alcester0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wilmcote8.1 km
  • Wootton Wawen8.3 km
  • Bearley9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Police Station0.0 km
  • Police Station0.0 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Gas House Lane0.2 km