B49 5DF is a sought-after residential area on School Road, 0.8km from Grunthill in Alcester. Administratively it sits within Alcester & Rural ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
For serious buyers, B49 5DF is 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 £267k, up 14.0% 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00158952 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DF.
262
54
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B49 5DF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. B49 5DF's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £267k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £267k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B49 5DF. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DF 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.
school Local Schools
Alcester Grammar School
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.5 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.3 km
- Pantryanns0.3 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Roebuck0.8 km
- Dog And Partridge0.6 km
- The Bear Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.8 km
- The Alcester Inn0.4 km
- Cardamom0.4 km
- Lounge@260.4 km
- The Spice Room0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.1 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.4 km
- China Town0.3 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote7.9 km
- Wootton Wawen8.0 km
- Bearley8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grammar School0.3 km
- Alcester Grammar School0.3 km
- Grammar School0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DF · Data under Open Government Licence