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About

Alcester sits on the River Arrow in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire. The town centre is organised around a Market Place and a network of narrow streets lined with older timber-framed and brick buildings. Independent shops, a regular market and a mix of cafes and pubs give the centre an everyday, local feel. River bridges and short riverside paths connect the centre to nearby open ground used for walking and community events.

The town has clear Roman origins; the line of Ryknild Street passes through the area and archaeological finds from Roman occupation turn up around the town. St Nicholas Church occupies a prominent spot in the historic core and medieval street patterns are still evident in property boundaries. Small museums and information boards note past excavations, and readers of local history will find references to earthworks and pottery discovered on the edges of the settlement. The combination of riverside routes, market activity and visible traces of early settlement shapes how people move around and use the town today.

Area overview

On average Alcester has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alcester is £50,157 per year. The median sale price in Alcester is £288,050 (around £363 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £375,000. There are 4 schools in Alcester: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alcester is home to around 5,869 people, with a population density of about 280.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alcester Population
5,869
Population density
280.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.91(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.87(+57%)
Shoplifting
7.67(-12%)
Public order
6.13(+1%)
Vehicle crime
5.62(-14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,412
92.21%
Other White
169
2.88%
Indian
55
0.94%
Irish
41
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.66%
Total population: 5,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,589
31.82%
No qualifications
998
19.98%
Level 3 (A level)
789
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
702
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,111
39.59%
Owns with a mortgage
653
23.27%
Other social rented
476
16.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
401
14.29%
Social rents from council
78
2.78%
Total households: 2,806

Property prices in Alcester

Median price: £288,050
Price per sq ft: £363
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £375K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £288,050 (about £363 per square foot) in Alcester area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £655,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£460,000£384
Semi-Detached20£286,525£392
Terraced26£263,500£347
Flats7£145,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alcester

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alcester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,013£117,500£232,500£190,000
2017£343,875£198,750£233,750£200,000
2018£325,000£175,000£230,500£195,000
2019£392,500£114,000£247,500£200,000
2020£432,475£120,000£262,500£230,000
2021£450,000£128,000£279,950£230,000
2022£403,498£138,000£300,000£225,500
2023£490,000£145,000£290,000£270,000
2024£431,000£140,000£319,000£246,000
2025£415,000£150,000£288,050£268,975
2026£460,000£167,500£302,500£259,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alcester.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alcester.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£227£243£212
2017£276£325£270£258
2018£283£304£278£258
2019£297£217£265£249
2020£296£232£275£271
2021£331£228£323£282
2022£384£238£368£314
2023£361£249£357£295
2024£360£228£341£347
2025£399£240£406£360
2026£384£277£366£354
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alcester.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alcester 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.