B49 5LX is in Wood Bevington, Alcester and Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 5LX is located in the Salford Priors & Alcester Rural 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 Wood Bevington, Alcester, B49 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B49 5LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B49 5LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 25.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 57.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 55.3% | 50% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 34.3% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.2% | 16% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 92.2% | 92.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B49 5LX was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% lower than the Bidford East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
B49 5LX has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bidford East and the 195th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Bevington Manor, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-03-03 | £1,042,708 |
| Wood Bevington Farm, Alcester, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2021-11-01 | £1,155,816 |
| 70, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2019-08-06 | £247,521 |
| Foxlea Beck, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £401,700 | 2004-07-09 | £762,500 |
| The Old Cider Mill, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 1997-10-31 | £1,027,229 |
B49 5LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunnington CofE Primary School Dunnington , B49 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Priors CofE Academy School Road , Salford Priors WR11 8XD | 1out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Lench CofE First School Main Street , Church Lench WR11 4UE | 4out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School Bramley Way , Bidford-on-Avon B50 4QG | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvington CofE First School Village Street , Harvington WR11 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 5,429 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 Garden Cafe | Dunnington Heath Farm, Dunnington | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 1.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 1.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.