Alcester · B49
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B49 (Alcester) in a nutshell
B49 covers Alcester, in Stratford-on-Avon and Wychavon. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for B49
Two councils in one district
B49 is split between Stratford-on-Avon and Wychavon. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
B49 stretches across Alcester East, Alcester West, Inkberrow and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B49', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Alcester has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Alcester: 26.5% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does B49 cover?
B49 (Alcester) includes the wards of Alcester East, Alcester West, Inkberrow, Kinwarton, Salford Priors & Alcester Rural, Studley South, Welford-on-Avon, Wootton Wawen (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to B49?
Neighbouring districts include B50 (Alcester), B80 (Studley), B96 (Redditch), B98 (Redditch), B95 (Henley-in-Arden) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B49 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in B49?
About 4,440 households and 10,097 residents at the 2011 Census, across 394 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is B49 in?
B49 sits in Stratford-on-Avon, Wychavon (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Redditch, Stratford-on-Avon.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- B49 1
- Areas covered
- Alcester 2
- Active postcodes
- 394 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 4,440 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 10,097 2
- Electoral wards
- Alcester East, Alcester West, Inkberrow, Kinwarton, Salford Priors & Alcester Rural, Studley South, Welford-on-Avon, Wootton Wawen 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Redditch, Stratford-on-Avon 4
- Local authority
- Stratford-on-Avon, Wychavon 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Alcester built-up area)
- 1.1% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.