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B49

ALCESTER

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B49 is the postcode district for ALCESTER, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £407,719
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£407,719

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% above national avg

Crime Rate

14.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

279 Mbps

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.

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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

£394K £401K £407K £414K £420K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,017

Population

67

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.

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279.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B4

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 about B49 ALCESTER

What is the average house price in B49 ALCESTER?
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 ALCESTER 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 is the population of B49 ALCESTER?
The population of B49 (ALCESTER) is approximately 138,017 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B49 ALCESTER?
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.

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