B49 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Butter Street, 0.8km from Oversley Green 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00158961 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTER STREET, B49 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTER STREET, B49 5AL.
239
46
£ 42,700 /yr
59%
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
B49 5AL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5AL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5AL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester Grammar School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.4 km
- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.1 km
- Pantryanns0.1 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.2 km
- Dog And Partridge0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.2 km
- Turks Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd1.0 km
- The Alcester Inn0.5 km
- Cardamom0.3 km
- Lounge@260.2 km
- The Spice Room0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.1 km
- Roosters0.3 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.4 km
- China Town0.1 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote7.8 km
- Wootton Wawen8.0 km
- Bearley8.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495AL · Data under Open Government Licence