High Street is in Alcester and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 5AE is located in the Alcester West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Alcester, B49 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B49 5AD, B49 5BX, B49 5AF, B49 5AH, B49 5AB, B49 5AL, B49 5DB, B49 5DL, B49 5RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B49 5AE is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 44.8% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 55.2% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 40.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 30.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 43% | -13.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 36.3% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 12.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6.5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 38.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 89.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 93.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 93.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 132.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the Alcester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alcester East and the 43rd highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23B High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-09-27 | £103,516 |
| 19 High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-01-12 | £340,340 |
| 29A High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-06-27 | £81,798 |
| 6 Market Place, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £54,998 | 2019-08-08 | £61,375 |
| Unit 3A Market Place, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2018-04-12 | £36,107 |
B49 5AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B49 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Alne Primary School School Road , Great Alne B49 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coughton CofE Primary School Coughton Lane , Coughton B49 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Haselor , B49 6LU | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road , B49 5ED | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Kinwarton Road , B49 6PX | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Academy Gerard Road , B49 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Room | The Spice Room Ltd, 20C High Street | 59 yd | |
| Lounge@26 | 26 High Street, Alcester | 107 yd | |
| Cardamom | First Floor, 2 - 4 Swan Street | 157 yd | |
| The Sweet Spot | Coral Estates Ltd, 7 Hopkins Precinct | 562 yd | |
| The Alcester Inn | 2 St Faiths Road, Alcester | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turks Head | 4 High Street, Alcester | 59 yd | |
| The Bear Hotel | High Street, Alcester | 107 yd | |
| Alcester Unionist Club Ltd | Alcester Unionist Club, 46 - 48 High Street | 107 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 44 High Street, Alcester | 107 yd | |
| Dog And Partridge | 15 Bleachfield Street, Alcester | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 17 High Street, Alcester | 21 yd | |
| Roosters | Roosters Takeaway, 3 Swan Street | 157 yd | |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar | Alcester Square Fish Shop, Unit 2 | 178 yd | |
| Alcester Fish Bar | New Wing On, 8 Hopkins Precinct | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Moorfield Road | 178 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 - 3 Hopkins Precinct | 592 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Tennis Club Moorfield Road | tennis courts | 200 yd |
| The Greig KINWARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 469 yd |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| St Benedicts Catholic High School KINWARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| The Jubilee Fields VALLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Alcester Grammar School Pitches Birmingham Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.