WR8 is a postcode district in Wychavon, West Midlands, covering 338 active and 99 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WR8 (14%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (14%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WR8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WR8 are around £416k, up 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WR8 at 188 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WR8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR8 postcode area.
8,381
48
£ 46,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WR8 — age 48, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £416k. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School
Hanley Castle High School
Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Old Street Bed And Breakfast
- Roseland Bed And Breakfast
- The Star Hotel
- The White Lion Hotel
- The White Lion Hotel
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Blue Bell Pub And Gurkha Restaurant
- The Drum & Monkey
- The Jockey Inn
- The Kings Head
- The Little Upton Muggery
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Henry's Cafe Bookshop & Antiques
- Leon
- South Worcestershire Shooting Ground
- Alpaca Meadows
- Bridge Education Centre
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Warners Retail
- Clives Fruit Farm Shop
- Colston Bakeries
- From The Glass Jar
- Hanley Swan Village Stores
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Banjos
- Chozen Noodle At Road Chef North
- Costa Drive-Thru At Road Chef North
- Kumar Malvern At Hanley Swan Village Stores
- McDonalds At Road Chef North
- + 9 more
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