Postcode Analysis Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands

SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DE.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B49 5DE 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.

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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B49 5DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £207k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B49 5DE is a sought-after residential area on School Road, 0.9km 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 5DE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00158952 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5DE. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

B49 5DE has low crime rates — 40 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting31
Public order13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Requires Improvement592 pupils0.4 km
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Alcester Grammar School

Outstanding1363 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas CofE Primary

Outstanding413 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.4 km
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Alcester Academy

Good638 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A.P. Meats Ltd0.4 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
  • Alcester Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Pantryanns0.2 km
  • Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The Roebuck0.9 km
  • Dog And Partridge0.6 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.8 km
  • The Alcester Inn0.4 km
  • Cardamom0.4 km
  • Lounge@260.3 km
  • The Spice Room0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alcester Square Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Roosters0.4 km
  • Alcester Fish Bar0.3 km
  • China Town0.2 km
  • Tiffin Alcester0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wilmcote7.8 km
  • Wootton Wawen7.9 km
  • Bearley8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Faiths Road0.3 km
  • St Faiths Road0.3 km
  • St Benedicts RC School0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km