B49 5DY 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.
For serious buyers, B49 5DY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k. 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00158951 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY ROAD, B49 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, B49 5DY.
311
46
£ 42,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B49 5DY's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £418k 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 5DY. The average age is 45.5. 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
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 378,666
Detached
£ 465,000
4 sales · Mean £ 485,426
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DY has low crime rates — 35 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
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.8 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.5 km
- Pantryanns0.3 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.3 km
- The Bear's Essentials0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Roebuck0.9 km
- Dog And Partridge0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- The Alcester Inn0.7 km
- Cardamom0.3 km
- Lounge@260.4 km
- The Spice Room0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.3 km
- Roosters0.3 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Town0.3 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote8.2 km
- Wootton Wawen8.3 km
- Bearley9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Grammar School0.2 km
- Grammar School0.2 km
- Alcester Grammar School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DY · Data under Open Government Licence