Ten Acres is in Alcester and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B49 6PZ is located in the Alcester East 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 Ten Acres, Alcester, B49 6PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B49 6QR, B49 6QT, B49 6QX, B49 6QA, B49 6GR, B49 6PX, B49 6QS, B49 6JZ, B49 6QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B49 6PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 24.6% | 24.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 31.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96% | 97.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ten Acres was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Alcester East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ten Acres has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Alcester East and the 210th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-22 | £317,400 |
| 39 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2024-09-20 | £333,094 |
| 49 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-04-26 | £309,579 |
| 45 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-31 | £316,309 |
| 39 Ten Acres, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-04-28 | £307,370 |
B49 6PZ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary St Faith's Road , B49 6AG | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Alne Primary School School Road , Great Alne B49 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor Haselor , B49 6LU | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coughton CofE Primary School Coughton Lane , Coughton B49 5HN | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Academy Gerard Road , B49 6QQ | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road , B49 5ED | 4out of 4 | 853 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 Sweet Spot | Coral Estates Ltd, 7 Hopkins Precinct | 274 yd | |
| The Alcester Inn | 2 St Faiths Road, Alcester | 404 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Alcester Business Centre, 4 Kinwarton Farm Road | 720 yd | |
| The Spice Room | The Spice Room Ltd, 20C High Street | 790 yd | |
| Arden Cafe | Unit 1-2, Tything Road East | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turks Head | 4 High Street, Alcester | 790 yd | |
| The Bear Hotel | High Street, Alcester | 861 yd | |
| Alcester Unionist Club Ltd | Alcester Unionist Club, 46 - 48 High Street | 861 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 44 High Street, Alcester | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Fish Bar | New Wing On, 8 Hopkins Precinct | 250 yd | |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar | Alcester Square Fish Shop, Unit 2 | 689 yd | |
| China Town | 17 High Street, Alcester | 786 yd | |
| Roosters | Roosters Takeaway, 3 Swan Street | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 - 3 Hopkins Precinct | 250 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Moorfield Road | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedicts Catholic High School KINWARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Alcester Academy GERARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| The Greig KINWARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 429 yd |
| The Jubilee Fields VALLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Alcester Tennis Club Moorfield Road | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Arden Fitness Innovative Gym And Fitness Training ARDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Alcester Grammar School Birmingham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Alcester Town Fc (Stratford Road) ALCESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ALCESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STRATFORD ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Oversley Green ALCESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ALCESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.