Devonish Close Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon
28 addresses across 3 postcodes (B49), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38300621.
70 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £211,500 across 2 sales. 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 6, E: 1). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Stratford-on-Avon costs £2,484 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 7.2 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (8.9 hectares) is about 790 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 47 to 49 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is Alcester Health Centre, about 570 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 39 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 | 2 | £211,500 | £183,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £207,500 | £207,500 | £207,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £122,475 | £90,000 | £154,950 |
| 2022 | 2 | £237,500 | £235,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £151,500 | £151,500 | £151,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £158,250 | £132,500 | £184,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £133,750 | £82,500 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £112,500 | £75,000 | £150,000 |
| 2014 | 5 | £155,000 | £122,000 | £165,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £149,500 | £145,000 | £154,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | 17 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £183,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 12 B49 6EG | Terraced | £207,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 7 B49 6EG | Terraced | £154,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | 2 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2022 | 1 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2022 | 25 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £213,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 16 B49 6EG | Terraced | £151,500 | |
| 1 Jun 2018 | 7 B49 6EG | Terraced | £132,500 | |
| 11 May 2018 | 21 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £184,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 4 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2015 | 10 B49 6EG | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 8 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2014 | 19 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2014 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2014 | 7 B49 6EG | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2014 | 17 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2014 | 12 B49 6EG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2013 | 22 B49 6EG | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 15 May 2012 | 18 B49 6EG | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 10 May 2012 | 1 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £154,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 21 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2009 | 19 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £134,950 | |
| 13 Dec 2007 | 27 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £161,250 | |
| 3 Oct 2007 | 17 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 1 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 23 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2006 | 6 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £73,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 12 B49 6EG | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 17 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £134,500 | |
| 12 Apr 2006 | 2 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £61,200 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2005 | 29 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 21 Sep 2005 | 7 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | 19 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 17 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £107,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | 1 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £125,950 | |
| 18 Aug 2003 | 29 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £94,250 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 19 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2003 | 1 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 21 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 10 B49 6EG | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 8 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £34,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 6 B49 6EG | Flat or maisonette | £34,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2001 | 14 B49 6EG | Terraced | £75,995 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 12 B49 6EG | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 27 B49 6EG | Semi-detached | £82,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: House, enclosed end-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (11); 1983-1990 (8); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (1).
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 C (23% of about 1,240 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
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B49 6EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B49 6EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| B49 6LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 47 m and 49 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 6EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wootton Wawen 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km |
| Wilmcote 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km | |
| Bearley 2,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 16 within 800 m; nearest Alauna Avenue Alcester | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 26.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Alcester Health Centre | 570 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Hopkins Pharmacy | 570 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Practice | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 7.1 km |
| Police station | Alcester Police Station | 1.3 km |
| Cash machines | Oversley Mill Service Station, Oversley Green, Alcester Bypass Cashzone | 2.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | River Arrow Local Nature Reserve 8.9 ha | 790 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 640 m |
| Allotments | School Road Allotments 3,510 m² | 810 m |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 510 m | 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 |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 600 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 | 710 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC B49 6EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Costcutter B49 6EH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Arden Cafe B49 6ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| PWRHOUSE Lifting Club B49 6EP | Retailers - other | 430 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Alcester Inn B49 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kinwarton Close (9); On or near Tything Road (6); On or near Wakefield Way (6); On or near Rufford Close (5); On or near Purton Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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 6EG: 26 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- B49 6EF: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- B49 6LB: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Purton Close · Rufford Close · Seymour Road · Glebe Road · Kinnersley Road · Kinwarton Farm Road · Horton Close · Fisher Road · Wakefield Way · Kinwarton Close · Thornton Court · Kinnersley 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.