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
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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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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 |
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
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.
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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