B49 5DB is a sought-after residential area on Old Rectory Garden, 0.8km from Grunthill in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
For serious buyers, B49 5DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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: Prices average £535k. 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 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00158952 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD RECTORY GARDEN, B49 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY GARDEN, B49 5DB.
262
54
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B49 5DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B49 5DB combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5DB. The average age is 54.4. 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
Detached
£ 557,500
2 sales · Mean £ 557,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DB has low crime rates — 38 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
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.2 km
- Pantryanns0.1 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.2 km
- The Roebuck0.9 km
- Dog And Partridge0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- The Alcester Inn0.5 km
- Cardamom0.3 km
- Lounge@260.2 km
- The Spice Room0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.0 km
- Roosters0.3 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.5 km
- China Town0.1 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote7.9 km
- Wootton Wawen8.1 km
- Bearley8.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Police Station0.2 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Gas House Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DB · Data under Open Government Licence