Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

BLEACHFIELD STREET, B49 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLEACHFIELD STREET, B49 5BA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

316

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

work
Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B49 5BA combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£235k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £235k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, B49 5BA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00158964 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5BA. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,000

17 sales · Mean £ 220,400

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

B49 5BA has low crime rates — 38 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting16
Other theft6
Public order6

school Local Schools

S

Alcester Grammar School

Outstanding1363 pupils0.7 km
S

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement592 pupils0.8 km
P

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils1.0 km
P

St Nicholas CofE Primary

Outstanding413 pupils1.0 km
S

Alcester Academy

Good638 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A.P. Meats Ltd0.8 km
  • Alcester Community Fridge0.4 km
  • Oversley Mill Services1.0 km
  • Pantryanns0.3 km
  • Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.2 km
  • Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Dog And Partridge0.0 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.2 km
  • Turks Head0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Alcester Inn0.9 km
  • Cardamom0.2 km
  • Lounge@260.2 km
  • McDonald's1.0 km
  • The Spice Room0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alcester Square Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Roosters0.2 km
  • Alcester Fish Bar0.8 km
  • China Town0.3 km
  • Tiffin Alcester0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wilmcote8.0 km
  • Wootton Wawen8.4 km
  • Bearley9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gas House Lane0.2 km
  • Gas House Lane0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Roman Way0.2 km
  • Police Station0.2 km