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B50 4GF

Chestnut Way

Bidford West

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Overview

Postcode B50 4GF is located in a rural town, within the Bidford West ward of Stratford-on-Avon in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bidford & Welford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bidford & Welford is £61,113 per year. The nearest station is Honeybourne, about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Kings Meadow.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bidford & Welford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bidford & Welford has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bidford & Welford is £61,113 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B50 4GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bidford & Welford near B50 4GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Honeybourne located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B50 4GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKings MeadowMediumWalking directions to Kings Meadow

Area Profile

Population
157
Population density
4,550.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.24(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.09(+49%)
Public order
7.64(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-39%)
Other theft
4.42(-22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
91.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
3.18%
Other White
5
3.18%
Irish
2
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.64%
Total population: 157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
46.49%
Level 3 (A level)
30
26.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
13.16%
No qualifications
7
6.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
6.14%
Total 16+ residents: 114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
66.07%
Owns outright
14
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
7.14%
Social rents from council
1
1.79%
Total households: 56

Property prices in Bidford West

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £424K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Bidford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £717,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bidford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£385,000£348
Semi-Detached19£285,000£342
Terraced7£225,000£343
Flats1£126,000£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bidford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334,998£72,500£217,000£191,995
2017£370,000£122,000£232,950£175,000
2018£378,000£140,000£236,000£174,000
2019£385,000£103,000£230,625£192,000
2020£375,000£240,000£199,250
2021£386,500£135,750£236,000£210,000
2022£365,000£120,500£272,000£218,000
2023£440,000£127,500£283,000£112,000
2024£382,500£147,750£295,000£258,250
2025£425,000£272,500£270,000
2026£385,000£126,000£290,000£229,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bidford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£135£259£276
2017£258£239£286£209
2018£278£265£311£250
2019£291£234£288£270
2020£285£305£296
2021£304£305£310£287
2022£331£251£326£296
2023£326£252£375£173
2024£351£273£341£290
2025£350£347£343
2026£348£344£341£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bidford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B50 4GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B50 4GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 202636, Chestnut Way, Alcester, B50 4GFDetachedFreehold£297,500
12 Mar 202652, Chestnut Way, Alcester, B50 4GFDetachedFreehold£540,000
19 Dec 202526, Chestnut Way, Alcester, B50 4GFDetachedFreehold£382,500
24 Nov 202521, Chestnut Way, Alcester, B50 4GFDetachedFreehold£357,000
17 Jul 202545, Chestnut Way, Alcester, B50 4GFDetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

In the B50 4GF postcode area, located within Bidford & Welford, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B50 4GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBidford-on-Avon CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B50 4GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B50 4GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop76 High Street, Bidford on Avon, B50 4ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCo-op FoodSalford Road, Bidford on Avon, B50 4EHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLondisHoneybourne Road, Stratford-on-Avon, B50 4BDWalking directions to Londis

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B50 4GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Fleming

Bidford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Manuela Perteghella

Stratford-on-Avon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStratford-on-AvonE07000221
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford-on-AvonE14001526
WardBidford WestE05015110
ParishBidford-on-AvonE04009711
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bidford & WelfordE02006515
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stratford-on-Avon 012BE01031190
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B50 4GF

Is B50 4GF (Bidford & Welford) safe?

The area around B50 4GF records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near B50 4GF?

The median sale price around B50 4GF in Bidford & Welford is £350,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B50 4GF?

There is 1 school close to B50 4GF, including Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B50 4GF?

B50 4GF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B50 4GF (Bidford & Welford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon covering B50 4GF is Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bill Fleming (Conservative and Unionist Party).