B50 4AW is a sought-after residential area on Old School Mead, 0.6km from Bidford-on-Avon in Bidford-on-Avon. Administratively it sits within Bidford West & Salford ward and the Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
For serious buyers, B50 4AW is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 48.4% 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 B50 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00158998 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD SCHOOL MEAD, B50 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL MEAD, B50 4AW.
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£ 49,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B50 4AW's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £303k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £303k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 48.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B50 4AW. The average age is 37.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 243,000
11 sales · Mean £ 231,272
Flat
£ 102,000
4 sales · Mean £ 105,875
Detached
£ 415,000
6 sales · Mean £ 442,500
Semi-Detached
£ 278,000
6 sales · Mean £ 289,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B50 4AW has low crime rates — 20 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
Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Colin Harris Chemists Ltd0.5 km
- Bidford News0.5 km
- MFG Bidford On Avon0.1 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-Operative0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fosbroke House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bulls Head Inn0.6 km
- Bidford Sports Association0.4 km
- Bidford Bowling Club0.1 km
- The Frog0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Avonside Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
- Seafood Fish Bar0.4 km
- Balti Hut0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Harry Bones The Eaterie0.4 km
- The Bridge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honeybourne7.3 km
- Evesham9.3 km
- Wilmcote9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Coop0.2 km
- Coop0.2 km
- Harbour Close0.4 km
- Harbour Close0.4 km
- The Bank0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B504AW · Data under Open Government Licence