Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B49 postcode area, covering Alcester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£251,128
Median price
£285,000
5-year trend
+29.6%
Total sales
5,888
The B49 area has 321 individual postcodes with 5,888 registered sales. Prices are +36.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Alcester. The five-year price movement is +29.6%.
With an average of £251,128, B49 is a mid-range area, +36.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 5,888 recorded sales across 321 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B49 is +29.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B49 6PX
£86,458 avg · 144 sales
B49 5AY
£98,884 avg · 135 sales
B49 6BL
£93,641 avg · 117 sales
B49 5DJ
£87,975 avg · 101 sales
B49 6EF
£91,736 avg · 93 sales
B49 5ET
£271,133 avg · 87 sales
B49 5RB
£118,374 avg · 85 sales
B49 6LD
£116,055 avg · 85 sales
B49 5BA
£149,777 avg · 79 sales
This B49 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B49 postcode area is £251,128, based on 5,888 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Alcester.
Properties in B49 average £251,128, which is +36.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
B49 is +36.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 321 postcodes.
Prices in B49 have moved +29.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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