Postcode B49 5BS is located in a rural town, within the Alcester West ward of Stratford-on-Avon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Alcester area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alcester is £50,157 per year. The nearest station is Wilmcote located about 5.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Gas House Lane Recreation Ground.
Alcester has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Alcester has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alcester is £50,157 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B49 5BS.
Alcester near B49 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wilmcote located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gas House Lane Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gas House Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 in Alcester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £547,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £264,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alcester West
In the B49 5BS postcode area, located within Alcester, there are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B49 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Moorfield Road, Alcester, B49 5DA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Fresh | 5-7 High Street, Alcester, B49 5AE | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
Annual council tax rates for Stratford-on-Avon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.