Living in B49, Stratford-on-Avon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B49 in Stratford-on-Avon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stratford-on-Avon: £392,574, up 1.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B49
82 recorded home sales on the streets around central B49 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £65,000 to £765,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROAD CEDAR TIBBETS CLOSE, B49 5QU | detached | £655,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 2 GEORGIAN CLOSE, B49 5EU | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 101 JACKSON PLACE FIELDS PARK DRIVE, B49 6GR | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 27 CHESTNUT COURT GAS HOUSE LANE, B49 5RB | flat-maisonette | £145,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| GREENGATES SCHOOL ROAD, B49 5DE | semi-detached | £310,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 5 CHESTNUT COURT GAS HOUSE LANE, B49 5RB | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-03-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Dunnington CofE Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.9 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
6 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.5% |
| Skilled trades | 14.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Professional occupations | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
57 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stratford-on-Avon's figures.
Common questions about B49
What is the average house price in B49?
The average sold price in Stratford-on-Avon is £392,574 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B49?
Prices in Stratford-on-Avon are up 1.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B49?
The median of 82 recorded sales around central B49 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £65,000 to £765,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B49?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central B49, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B49?
57 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B49 at risk of flooding?
Central B49 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B49 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 57 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B49 safe?
57 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B49 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B49 or B50, B49 or B80, B49 or B96.
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