Bleachfield Street is in Alcester and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 5BH 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 Bleachfield Street, Alcester, B49 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B49 5BJ, B49 5AZ, B49 5BP, B49 5BS, B49 5BB, B49 5BL, B49 5DQ, B49 5BA, B49 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B49 5BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 52.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 29.9% | 25.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 49% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 45% | 47% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 15.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 98.6% | 94% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bleachfield Street was 106.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Alcester East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bleachfield Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alcester East and the 66th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Bleachfield Street, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2020-08-14 | £353,491 |
| 93 Bleachfield Street, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2006-03-23 | £384,240 |
B49 5BH 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 5BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Alne Primary School School Road , Great Alne B49 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Haselor , B49 6LU | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coughton CofE Primary School Coughton Lane , Coughton B49 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Kinwarton Road , B49 6PX | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Academy Gerard Road , B49 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardamom | First Floor, 2 - 4 Swan Street | 431 yd | |
| Lounge@26 | 26 High Street, Alcester | 472 yd | |
| The Spice Room | The Spice Room Ltd, 20C High Street | 547 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonalds, Oversley Mill Services | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Partridge | 15 Bleachfield Street, Alcester | 225 yd | |
| The Bear Hotel | High Street, Alcester | 472 yd | |
| Alcester Unionist Club Ltd | Alcester Unionist Club, 46 - 48 High Street | 472 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 44 High Street, Alcester | 472 yd | |
| Turks Head | 4 High Street, Alcester | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Roosters Takeaway, 3 Swan Street | 431 yd | |
| China Town | 17 High Street, Alcester | 573 yd | |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar | Alcester Square Fish Shop, Unit 2 | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Moorfield Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Tennis Club Moorfield Road | tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 973 yd |
| St Benedicts Catholic High School KINWARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| The Greig KINWARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.