Area Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

WR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WR8 postcode area.

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Population

8,381

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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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.

home £416,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences518
Anti-social behaviour201
Other theft170
Criminal damage and arson146
Shoplifting146

school Local Schools

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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

Good55 pupils
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Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School

Good194 pupils
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Hanley Castle High School

Good1080 pupils
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Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good112 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Henry's Cafe Bookshop & Antiques
  • Leon
  • South Worcestershire Shooting Ground
  • Alpaca Meadows
  • Bridge Education Centre
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Warners Retail
  • Clives Fruit Farm Shop
  • Colston Bakeries
  • From The Glass Jar
  • Hanley Swan Village Stores
  • + 15 more
fastfood

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