B49 5BS is a sought-after residential area on Boteler Close, 0.5km 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 5BS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k. 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 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00158964 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTELER CLOSE, B49 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTELER CLOSE, B49 5BS.
316
46
£ 42,700 /yr
52%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B49 5BS combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£263k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5BS. 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
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
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5BS has low crime rates — 27 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
8 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.9 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.5 km
- Oversley Mill Services0.9 km
- Pantryanns0.4 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.3 km
- Dog And Partridge0.1 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
- Turks Head0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.6 km
- Roosters0.3 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.9 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cardamom0.3 km
- Lounge@260.3 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- The Spice Room0.4 km
- The Sweet Spot0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote8.1 km
- Wootton Wawen8.5 km
- Bearley9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Way0.2 km
- Roman Way0.2 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495BS · Data under Open Government Licence