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Alcester West

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About

Alcester West ward encompasses the western portion of the historic market town of Alcester, situated within the Stratford-on-Avon district. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older properties, set away from the main commercial centre. It includes local amenities such as schools and recreational grounds, serving the daily needs of its community. The ward is bordered by the River Arrow to the east, which delineates it from the town's central parishes.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to the Warwickshire countryside, with some areas transitioning into green fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Roman road of Icknield Street, which passes through the area, hinting at the town's ancient origins. The ward maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, distinct from the more visitor-oriented parts of the district, with a focus on local residential life.

Area overview

On average Alcester West has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alcester West is £51,727 per year. The median sale price in Alcester West is £310,000 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,250 and £413,125. There are 1 schools in Alcester West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Alcester West

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £261K – £413K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Alcester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alcester West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£470,000£432
Semi-Detached13£291,000£403
Terraced18£259,500£360
Flats4£167,500£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alcester West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alcester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£117,500£269,500£217,500
2017£347,750£126,250£233,750£205,500
2018£386,500£118,000£280,000£210,000
2019£398,750£117,000£255,000£190,000
2020£399,950£120,000£280,000£235,000
2021£457,500£122,500£281,475£218,750
2022£407,000£140,000£287,500£242,500
2023£515,000£133,000£290,000£270,000
2024£431,000£152,250£335,000£258,554
2025£432,500£170,000£286,000£269,950
2026£470,000£167,500£335,000£259,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alcester West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alcester West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£227£272£231
2017£296£221£278£270
2018£291£232£288£267
2019£299£221£265£357
2020£298£247£284£276
2021£334£232£367£307
2022£397£241£400£332
2023£363£245£367£320
2024£364£238£352£356
2025£414£249£417£385
2026£433£277£351£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alcester West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alcester West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stratford-on-Avon district.

Band A£1,656
Band B£1,932
Band C£2,208
Band D£2,484
Band E£3,036
Band F£3,588
Band G£4,140
Band H£4,968

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Alcester West ward.

Local councillors

Tom Ballinger

Alcester West - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Alcester West

What is the average house price in Alcester West?

The median sale price in Alcester West is £310,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Alcester West?

Alcester West has 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Alcester West?

Alcester West scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Alcester West sits around rank 28,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Alcester West?

The average household income in Alcester West is around £51,727 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Alcester West?

Alcester West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tom Ballinger (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Alcester West

B495FG

Watts Close

B495DE

School Road

B499BZ

Alcester West

B495FN

Palmer Gardens

B495DF

School Road

B495AR

Stratford Road

B495DP

Swan Street

B496LE

Mill Lane

B495EG

Birmingham Road

B499BU

High Street

B495RA

Colebrook Close

B496PH

Old Stratford Road

B495AF

High Street

B495FF

Payne Drive

B496LQ

Mill Lane

B495DR

Evesham Street

B495EB

Birmingham Road

B495BT

Chantry Crescent

B495EX

Cross Road

B495BB

Bleachfield Street

B495QN

Greville Road

B495EU

Georgian Close

B496PG

Stratford Road

B495DH

School Road

B496LF

Mill Lane

B495QA

Birmingham Road

B495AJ

Church Street

B495EW

Icknield Row

B495AE

High Street

B495EP

Birmingham Road

B499DZ

Alcester West

B495EH

Eclipse Road

B495DL

Moorfield Road

B495EJ

Jephcott Close

B495EL

Allwoods Close

B495DB

Old Rectory Garden

B495BU

Birch Abbey

B495PR

Allimore Lane

B495AU

Stratford Road

B495RB

Gas House Lane

B495EF

Roebuck Park

B495DJ

School Road

B495FQ

Ward Avenue

B495DQ

Flax Close

B495QW

Abbey Close

B495FE

Maples Drive

B495FP

Barker Close

B495AL

Butter Street

B495AP

High Street

B495BH

Bleachfield Street

B495BY

Abbey Mews

B495PS

Cold Comfort Lane

B495DD

Ropewalk

B499EA

High Street

B495AY

Corinthian Court

B495BD

Globe Court

B496DH

Church Lane

B496LG

Primrose Lane

B495RH

Weatherhead Close

B495AA

High Street

B495BW

Bleachfield Street

B495EY

Minerva Mews

B495RG

Mayors Drive

B495BS

Boteler Close

B495DA

Moorfield Road

B499ED

High Street

B495AS

Stratford Road

B499EB

High Street

B495DU

Ragley Mill Lane

B495ET

Station Road

B496LN

Stratford Road

B496LL

Mill Lane

B495FJ

Norris Close

B496LR

Stratford Road

B495AD

High Street

B495PX

Hazlewood Close

B496LW

Stratford Road

B495HH

Augustus Drive

B495FH

Calvert Close

B495ER

Railway Mews

B495AH

Church Street

B495DX

Priory Road

B495AX

Swan Street

B495RL

Madge Close

B495QX

Henley Street

B495EA

Priory Road

B495RJ

Cumberbatch Close

B495QU

Tibbets Close

B496PP

Beech Close

B495QT

Meeting Lane

B495BJ

Newport Drive

B495EE

Birmingham Road

B495BX

Bulls Head Yard

B496LP

Mill Lane

B495QY

Henley Street

B495RN

Cargill Close

B495AZ

Willow Close

B495DN

Evesham Street

B495BP

Orchard Drive

B495QR

Chestnut Court