Wain Close Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (B49), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38302198.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wilmcote, about 7.2 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and River Arrow Local Nature Reserve (8.9 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 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 46 to 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alcester Health Centre, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £287,500 | £235,000 | £340,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £305,000 | £285,000 | £325,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £250,000 | £185,000 | £275,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £238,975 | £228,000 | £249,950 |
| 2003 | 3 | £202,000 | £149,950 | £235,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £133,475 | £99,950 | £167,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2022 | 10 B49 6LA | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 5 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2018 | 14 B49 6LA | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 15 B49 6LA | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2017 | 7 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 5 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 14 B49 6LA | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2013 | 7 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 29 May 2013 | 14 B49 6LA | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2013 | 18 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2007 | 8 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 16 B49 6LA | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 13 Apr 2004 | 18 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 8 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 14 May 2003 | 9 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 22 Apr 2003 | 14 B49 6LA | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | 7 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2001 | 12 B49 6LA | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 7 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 12 B49 6LA | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 9 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 5 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 27 Aug 1997 | 14 B49 6LA | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1997 | 18 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 7 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 26 Jan 1996 | 18 B49 6LA | Semi-detached | £103,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (5); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 46 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 6JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B49 6LA | 100% | 94% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wilmcote 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Wootton Wawen 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bearley 2,550 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Faiths Road Alcester | 50 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 910 m (0.6 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 | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hopkins Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Alexandra Hospital | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Alcester Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Oversley Mill Service Station, Oversley Green, Alcester Bypass Cashzone | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | River Arrow Local Nature Reserve 8.9 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Town Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 84 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Churchill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Alcester Abbey | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| 2 Malt Mill Lane | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Kinwarton Dovecot | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Durlop Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Oversley Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Arrow Lane Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Westminster Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 17 |
11 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 300 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 Benedict's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 580 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 Nicholas CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alcester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miquill Catering Company B49 6QQ | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs PLC B49 6EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Costcutter B49 6EH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| AIP C/O St Benedict's Catholic High School & Sixth Form B49 6PX | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco B49 6AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| The Alcester Inn B49 6AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Alcester Butchers B49 6AA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Alcester Fish Bar B49 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Nicholas Close (10); On or near Ten Acres (10); On or near Crooks Lane (7); On or near Wakefield Way (6); On or near Chapman Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Fenwick Close · Kinwarton Farm Road · Horton Close · Burton Court · Beacon Close · Captain's Hill · Kinwarton Road · Wakefield Way · Chapman Way · Seymour Road · Ten Acres · Fisher 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.