B50 — ALCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B50

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B50 is £334,906, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B50 cost 16.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B50 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£443,887	121
Semi-detached	£289,477	61
Terraced	£237,833	69
Flat	£158,685	23
All types	£334,906	291

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B50

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

With 10.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B50 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B50

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B50 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 B50 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B50 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

B50 — ALCESTER

Area Summary

B50 (ALCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£334,906), low crime (87% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B50?

The average house price in B50 (ALCESTER) is £334,906, based on 291 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is B50 a safe area to live?

Crime in B50 is significantly below the national average (10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B50?

There are 1 schools in or near B50. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B50?

Council tax in B50 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 B50?

The average broadband download speed in B50 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B50 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in B50 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,017.