B49 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Newport Drive, 0.3km from Grunthill in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B49, B49 5BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 4.7% 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00158953 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT DRIVE, B49 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT DRIVE, B49 5BL.
278
54
£ 42,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B49 5BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £344k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £344k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5BL. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
14 sales · Mean £ 287,425
Detached
£ 390,000
7 sales · Mean £ 408,214
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5BL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.4 km
- Dog And Partridge0.2 km
- The Bear Hotel0.4 km
- Turks Head0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.6 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Alcester Community Fridge0.6 km
- Oversley Mill Services0.8 km
- Pantryanns0.5 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Bear's Essentials0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cardamom0.4 km
- Lounge@260.4 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- The Spice Room0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote8.2 km
- Wootton Wawen8.6 km
- Bearley9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Way0.1 km
- Roman Way0.2 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Police Station0.4 km
- Gas House Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B495BL · Data under Open Government Licence