B49 5DH is a sought-after residential area on School Road, 0.6km 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 5DH offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00158951 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DH.
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£ 42,700 /yr
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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 5DH combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£120k 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 5DH. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 120,000
5 sales · Mean £ 124,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B49 5DH has low crime rates — 32 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
7 nearby- A.P. Meats Ltd0.7 km
- Alcester Community Fridge0.5 km
- Pantryanns0.4 km
- Simply Fresh Convenience Store0.4 km
- The Bear's Essentials0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Alcester Unionist Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Roebuck0.8 km
- Dog And Partridge0.5 km
- The Bear Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Seco Tools (UK) Ltd0.8 km
- The Alcester Inn0.6 km
- Cardamom0.4 km
- Lounge@260.4 km
- The Spice Room0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alcester Square Fish Bar0.3 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- Alcester Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Tiffin Alcester0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilmcote8.2 km
- Wootton Wawen8.2 km
- Bearley9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grammar School0.1 km
- Grammar School0.1 km
- Alcester Grammar School0.2 km
- Police Station0.3 km
- Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B495DH · Data under Open Government Licence