Castle Road Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon
50 addresses across 6 postcodes (B49), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38300387.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £245,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 32, D: 10, E: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Stratford-on-Avon costs £2,484 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 7.5 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (8.9 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alcester Health Centre, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 145 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £245,000 | £140,000 | £289,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £283,500 | £275,000 | £292,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £233,750 | £215,000 | £252,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £232,500 | £215,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £157,250 | £152,000 | £162,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £140,000 | £125,000 | £155,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £132,960 | £132,960 | £132,960 |
| 2006 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 6 B49 6BG | Terraced | £289,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 40 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 23 B49 6BQ | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 49 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 7 B49 6BG | Semi-detached | £292,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 6 B49 6BG | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 5 May 2021 | 7 B49 6BG | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2021 | 1 B49 6BG | Terraced | £252,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 5 B49 6BG | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2018 | 2 B49 6BG | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2016 | 5 B49 6BG | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2015 | 40 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 2 B49 6BG | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2014 | 32 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | 33 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2010 | 6 B49 6BG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 36 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £132,960 | |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 40 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 49 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 26 B49 6BQ | Flat or maisonette | £61,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2001 | 49 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2000 | 40 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2000 | 6 B49 6BG | Terraced | £78,950 | |
| 2 Nov 1999 | 41 B49 6BQ | Semi-detached | £79,500 | |
| 6 Feb 1998 | 45 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 3 Oct 1997 | 43 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £54,500 | |
| 19 Apr 1995 | 40 B49 6BQ | Terraced | £49,995 |
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (9). Built: 1950-1966 (36); 1967-1975 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (27); owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Stratford-on-Avon in 2026-27: Band D £2,484 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,656 | £1,932 | £2,208 | £2,484 | £3,036 | £3,588 | £4,140 | £4,968 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (62% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 51 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 156 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 3 medium, 51 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B49 6BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
| B49 6BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B49 6BD | zone 2 | 0 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
| B49 6BE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 10 | unlikely |
| B49 6BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 23 | unlikely |
| B49 6GF | not in 2 or 3 |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 44 m and 46 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 6BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wootton Wawen 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Wilmcote 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bearley 2,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beauchamp Road Alcester | 140 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alcester Health Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hopkins Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | Alcester Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Oversley Mill Service Station, Oversley Green, Alcester Bypass Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,670 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | River Arrow Local Nature Reserve 8.9 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Road Allotments 3,510 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alcester Abbey, a scheduled monument, 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Abbey | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Churchill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Beauchamp Court moated site | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| 9 and 9A, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Roman town | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Durlop Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Arrow Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Coldcomfort Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Lord Henry's Clump | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Westminster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 50 |
5 of the street's 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stratford-on-Avon: see them on the Stratford-on-Avon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Payne Community Centre | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wraparound Care Club B49 6AG | School/college/university | 200 m | 4 Good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Alcester Children And Family Centre B49 6AG | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| AIP C/O Our Lady's Catholic Primary School B49 6AG | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Caterlink @ St Nicholas CofE Primary Alcester B49 6AG | School/college/university | 200 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| The Alcester Inn B49 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| PWRHOUSE Lifting Club B49 6EP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd B49 6HW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Teddy Bear Corner Ltd B49 6HW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tesco B49 6AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Alcester Butchers B49 6AA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Alcester Fish Bar B49 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beauchamp Road (34); On or near Meadow Road (25); On or near Kingley Avenue (20); On or near Castle Road (20); On or near Hertford Road (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B49 6BQ: 36 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- B49 6BG: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- B49 6BD: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- B49 6BE: 1 address of 61 in the postcode
- B49 6BH: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- B49 6GF: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
North Court · South Court · Avon Crescent · Kingley Avenue · Beauchamp Road · Arrow Crescent · Smith's Way · Meadow Road · Thornton Court · Larch Close · Alauna Avenue · Hertford Road
All the streets in B49 and across Stratford-on-Avon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.