B49 5AA is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km 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 multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00158962 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B49 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B49 5AA.
227
45
£ 42,700 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B49 5AA 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
B49 5AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5AA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5AA has low crime rates — 42 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
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 Essentials0.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.0 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.0 km
- Dog And Partridge0.2 km
- The Bear Hotel0.0 km
- Turks Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Alcester Inn0.7 km
- Cardamom0.1 km
- Lounge@260.0 km
- The Spice Room0.1 km
- The Sweet Spot0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.3 km
- Roosters0.1 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.6 km
- China Town0.1 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote7.9 km
- Wootton Wawen8.2 km
- Bearley8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Gas House Lane0.1 km
- Gas House Lane0.1 km
- Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B495AA · Data under Open Government Licence