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B50

ALCESTER

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B50 encompasses ALCESTER and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £334,906
1yr change ▲ 5.0%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£334,906

▲ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

17% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£308K £320K £332K £344K £356K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

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 B50 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B5

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 about B50 ALCESTER

What is the average house price in B50 ALCESTER?
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 ALCESTER 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 is the population of B50 ALCESTER?
The population of B50 (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 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 are schools like in B50 ALCESTER?
There are 1 schools in or near B50. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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