Gas House Lane is in Alcester and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 5QP 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 Gas House Lane, Alcester, B49 5QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B49 5AS, B49 5AT, B49 5RB, B49 5AU, B49 5AB, B49 5AR, B49 5AD, B49 5AF, B49 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B49 5QP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B49 5QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 42.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 30.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 45.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 45.6% | 37.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 41.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 92.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 89% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gas House Lane was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Alcester East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gas House Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alcester East and the 127th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gas House Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-02-01 | £259,636 |
| 2 Gas House Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2021-10-26 | £258,403 |
| 2 Gas House Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-02-17 | £243,841 |
| 6 Gas House Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-10-10 | £510,974 |
| 6 Gas House Lane, Alcester, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2007-03-30 | £528,250 |
B49 5QP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5QP 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Alne Primary School School Road , Great Alne B49 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coughton CofE Primary School Coughton Lane , Coughton B49 5HN | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Haselor , B49 6LU | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Kinwarton Road , B49 6PX | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road , B49 5ED | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Academy Gerard Road , B49 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge@26 | 26 High Street, Alcester | 94 yd | |
| The Spice Room | The Spice Room Ltd, 20C High Street | 126 yd | |
| Cardamom | First Floor, 2 - 4 Swan Street | 183 yd | |
| The Sweet Spot | Coral Estates Ltd, 7 Hopkins Precinct | 643 yd | |
| The Alcester Inn | 2 St Faiths Road, Alcester | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Hotel | High Street, Alcester | 94 yd | |
| Alcester Unionist Club Ltd | Alcester Unionist Club, 46 - 48 High Street | 94 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 44 High Street, Alcester | 94 yd | |
| Turks Head | 4 High Street, Alcester | 126 yd | |
| Dog And Partridge | 15 Bleachfield Street, Alcester | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 17 High Street, Alcester | 167 yd | |
| Roosters | Roosters Takeaway, 3 Swan Street | 183 yd | |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar | Alcester Square Fish Shop, Unit 2 | 341 yd | |
| Alcester Fish Bar | New Wing On, 8 Hopkins Precinct | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Moorfield Road | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 - 3 Hopkins Precinct | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Tennis Club Moorfield Road | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| St Benedicts Catholic High School KINWARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| The Greig KINWARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 588 yd |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| The Jubilee Fields VALLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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.