SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

B49 5DJ 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B49, B49 5DJ offers 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 35 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, up 11.1% 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00158952 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.