Nelson Way is in Bidford On Avon, Alcester and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B50 4GJ is located in the Bidford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Way, Bidford On Avon, Alcester, B50 4GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B50 4FN, B50 4GH, B50 4FJ, B50 4GA, B50 4FY, B50 4GB, B50 4FZ, B50 4DL, B50 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B50 4GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 41.6% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 39.9% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 2.4% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 53.7% | 52.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14.8% | 13.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 6.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 90.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Way was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.7% higher than the Bidford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Way has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bidford East and the 42nd highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nelson Way, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2021-06-30 | £477,276 |
| 4 Nelson Way, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-12-21 | £467,916 |
| 1 Nelson Way, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, a newly built property | £314,995 | 2016-06-28 | £425,978 |
| 3 Nelson Way, Alcester, Warwickshire Detached, a newly built property | £314,995 | 2016-06-24 | £425,978 |
| 2 Nelson Way, Alcester, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £369,995 | 2016-05-20 | £511,706 |
B50 4GJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School Bramley Way , Bidford-on-Avon B50 4QG | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Priors CofE Academy School Road , Salford Priors WR11 8XD | 1out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Grafton CofE Primary School Temple Grafton , Church Bank B49 6NU | 4out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunnington CofE Primary School Dunnington , B49 5NT | 3out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School Main Street , Cleeve Prior WR11 8LG | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Cafe | Georges Cafe, Unit 5 | 444 yd | |
| Harry Bones The Eaterie | 67A High Street, Bidford-on-Avon | 881 yd | |
| The Bridge | High Street, Bidford-on-Avon | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Inn | Bulls Head Inn, 36 High Street | 715 yd | |
| Bidford Sports Association | Pavillion, Honeybourne Road | 813 yd | |
| The Frog | The Frog And Bullrush, 65 High Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood Fish Bar | 84 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon | 839 yd | |
| Avonside Takeaway Ltd | 82 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon | 839 yd | |
| Balti Hot | 78 - 80 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bidford On Avon Primary School BRAMLEY WAY | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Bidford On Avon Tennis Club SALFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,085 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.