Postcode B49 5EW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alcester is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Wootton Wawen located about 5.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Alcester has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Alcester has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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 of residents in Alcester is £42,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B49 5EW.
Alcester near B49 5EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wootton Wawen located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Alcester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 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 | 19 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alcester West
In the B49 5EW 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 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | Moorfield Road, Alcester, B49 5DA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Fresh | 5-7 High Street, Alcester, B49 5AE | Walking directions to Simply Fresh |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.