B49 6LY is in Walcote, Alcester and Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 6LY 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 Walcote, Alcester, B49 6LY 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 6LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 16.1% | 17.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.4% | 63.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 55.5% | 47.2% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 38.6% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.4% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95% | 95% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B49 6LY was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Alcester West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
B49 6LY has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Alcester West and the 70th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pry Cottage, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-02-24 | £684,930 |
| Cruck Cottage, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-01-22 | £1,038,034 |
| The Cider Mill, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2004-10-28 | £1,240,747 |
| The Old Barn Walcote Manor Farm, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2003-01-20 | £343,059 |
| The Cider Mill, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2000-07-07 | £1,062,754 |
B49 6LY 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 6LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B49 6LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Haselor , B49 6LU | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Alne Primary School School Road , Great Alne B49 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grafton CofE Primary School Temple Grafton , Church Bank B49 6NU | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 4out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Academy Gerard Road , B49 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Kinwarton Road , B49 6PX | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road , B49 5ED | 4out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.