Sherwell Drive Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (B49), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38301796.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Stratford-on-Avon costs £2,484 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wilmcote, about 8.2 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 220 m away, and River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (8.9 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alcester Health Centre, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £271,225 | £262,500 | £279,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2007 | 4 | £262,250 | £245,000 | £279,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | 29 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | 30 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 31 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2021 | 23 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £279,950 | |
| 23 Jun 2021 | 10 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 6 Jan 2017 | 30 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2015 | 21 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £247,500 | |
| 6 Dec 2007 | 25 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £279,950 | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | 19 B49 5HA | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 11 May 2007 | 24 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £249,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2007 | 26 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 18 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2005 | 27 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £232,000 | |
| 26 May 2004 | 20 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 32 B49 5HA | Detached | £184,950 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 11 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 11 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 9 Sep 1998 | 17 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 5 B49 5HA | Semi-detached | £68,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 1,820 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
- 15 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands), Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 5HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B49 5EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 45 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 5EX | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| B49 5HA | 100% | 97% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wilmcote 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Wootton Wawen 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bearley 2,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grammar School Alcester | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alcester Health Centre | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Delivermymeds Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 290 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Alcester Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | Oversley Mill Service Station, Oversley Green, Alcester Bypass Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | River Arrow Local Nature Reserve 8.9 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Allimore Lane Allotments 2,340 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alcester Abbey, a scheduled monument, 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 124 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 | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 9 and 9A, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Churchill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Malt House | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Roman town | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Beauchamp Court moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Ragley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Lane Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lord Henry's Clump | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Newman's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Coldcomfort Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | 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 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bubble B49 5ET | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Tabitha Danks T/A Nelson's Cafe & Bar B49 5EA | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Gutology Ltd B49 5ET | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Arden Foodbank B49 5ET | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Panache 50 B49 5EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Cardamom B49 5DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Roosters B49 5DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Superdrug B49 5AF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Waitrose B49 5DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Alcester Square Fish Bar B49 5DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Alcester Country Market B49 5AF | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Chapter 23 B49 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Camilla Jones B49 5AE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Simply Fresh Convenience Store B49 5AE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| China Town B49 5AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Georgian Close (6); On or near Station Road (5); On or near Minerva Mews (5); On or near Seggs Lane (2); On or near Cross Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
- Food hygiene ratings Waitrose (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, B49 5DA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Georgian Close · Cross Road · Birmingham Road · Hazlewood Close · Minerva Mews · Roman Way · Allimore Lane · Seggs Lane · Birmingham Road · Priory Road · Station Road · Ropewalk
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.