Springfields Road Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon
38 addresses across 1 postcode (B49), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38301875.
22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £166,225 across 2 sales. 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 20, E: 2). 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 7.7 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (8.9 hectares) is about 290 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 43 m above sea level. 9 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Alcester Health Centre, about 890 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | £166,225 | £162,500 | £169,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £174,500 | £174,500 | £174,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £141,500 | £120,000 | £163,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £94,000 | £84,000 | £94,750 |
| 2001 | 2 | £79,250 | £76,000 | £82,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £67,248 | £59,995 | £74,500 |
| 1997 | 4 | £66,500 | £63,500 | £69,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2008 | 30 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 14 May 2008 | 25 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 22 Mar 2007 | 25 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £174,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2006 | 30 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 35 B49 6BN | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2005 | 3 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 7 B49 6BN | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 7 B49 6BN | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 9 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £94,750 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 5 B49 6BN | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2001 | 26 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 7 B49 6BN | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1999 | 3 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 38 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £74,500 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 9 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 11 Nov 1997 | 28 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 37 B49 6BN | Detached | £68,000 | |
| 6 May 1997 | 32 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 29 Jan 1997 | 12 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £69,950 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 7 B49 6BN | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 1 B49 6BN | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1995 | 38 B49 6BN | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (20); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (27); rented (private) (4).
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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Fernecumbe House, Birmingham Road'' Kings Coughton. B49 5QD, permissioned (780 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 10 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 36 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 6BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wootton Wawen 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km |
| Wilmcote 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Bearley 2,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 18 within 800 m; nearest Blackthorn Way Alcester | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 790 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 27.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Alcester Health Centre | 890 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Delivermymeds Pharmacy | 830 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Practice | 900 m |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 6.9 km |
| Police station | Alcester Police Station | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | Oversley Mill Service Station, Oversley Green, Alcester Bypass Cashzone | 2.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | River Arrow Local Nature Reserve 8.9 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest School Road Allotments 3,510 m² | 670 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
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) | 10.9 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 38 |
9 of the street's 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 360 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 |
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km | 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 | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wraparound Care Club B49 6AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Alcester Children And Family Centre B49 6AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| AIP C/O Our Lady's Catholic Primary School B49 6AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Caterlink @ St Nicholas CofE Primary Alcester B49 6AG | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd B49 6HW | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Teddy Bear Corner Ltd B49 6HW | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| PWRHOUSE Lifting Club B49 6EP | Retailers - other | 400 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Roebuck Alcester B49 5QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Alcester Inn B49 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadow Road (25); On or near Blackthorn Way (8); On or near Arrow Crescent (8); On or near Aspen Close (5); On or near Plover Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 6BN: 38 addresses of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Plover Close · Heron Close · Aspen Close · Kingfisher Way · Hawthorn Close · Springfield Road · Arrow Crescent · Adams Way · Larch Close · Blackthorn Way · Meadow Road · St Faiths 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.