B49 — ALCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B49

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B49 is £407,719, which is 22% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B49 cost 42.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B49 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£582,165	171
Semi-detached	£336,607	171
Terraced	£287,816	129
Flat	£202,605	62
All types	£407,719	592

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B49

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 14.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B49 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B49

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B49 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Great Alne Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dunnington CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Alcester Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Alcester Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
St Nicholas CofE Primary	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B49 are 279.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B49 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B49 — ALCESTER

Area Summary

B49 (ALCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£407,719, 42% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (279 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B49?

The average house price in B49 (ALCESTER) is £407,719, based on 592 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is B49 a safe area to live?

Crime in B49 is significantly below the national average (14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B49?

There are 11 schools in or near B49. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B49?

Council tax in B49 is collected by Wychavon. The Band D rate is £2,002 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B49?

The average broadband download speed in B49 is 279 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B49 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in B49 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.