Affluence in B49 5QD
How B49 5QD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Alcester
- Council
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Region
- West Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,802 (2024)
B49 5QDAlcester
How well off B49 5QD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the B49 5QD area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment7.0
- Income8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Health and disability10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the B49 5QD area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 32.6% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the B49 5QD area is above that, at 44.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the B49 5QD area is above that, at 41.4%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood B49 5QD sits in (Alcester): about 1,802 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.