Area Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

WR2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR2 postcode area.

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Population

32,275

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,333 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 45, WR2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £326k. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

home £326,148 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR2 is a postcode district in Worcester, West Midlands, covering 757 active and 179 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WR2 (10%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes WR2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WR2 are around £326k, up 3.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WR2 at 202 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WR2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2389
Anti-social behaviour966
Criminal damage and arson621
Shoplifting572
Other theft427

school Local Schools

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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils
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Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School

Outstanding94 pupils
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Hallow CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils
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Powick CofE Primary School

Outstanding190 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
  • The Halfway House
  • Laugherne Grange B &B
  • Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
  • The Secret B & B
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • The Fox
  • The Wagon Wheel
  • The Bell
  • The Bluebell
  • The Camp House
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Shop At The Top At The Old Bush Inn
  • Bonnie's At Wildgoose Rural Training And Nature Reserve
  • Cromwells Nepalese And Indian Cuisine
  • The Firs, Elgar Birthplace
  • Beanies Coffee Shop
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Gander Brew Co
  • Anaz Balti
  • Ambleside Fish Bar
  • Asia's Little Kitchen
  • Bull Ring Chippy
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • St John's Sports Centre
  • Amethyst Wedding And Events
  • BP
  • Broadway Express
  • Bromwich Convenience Store
  • + 14 more