Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

MARKET SQUARE, WR15 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, WR15 8BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR15 8BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WR15 8BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR15 8BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Market Square, 0.2km from Tenbury Wells in Tenbury Wells. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tenbury ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

WR15 8BW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WR15 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00164324 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR15 8BW. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WR15 8BW has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Tenbury CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils0.6 km
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Burford CofE Primary School

Good143 pupils0.7 km
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Tenbury High Ormiston Academy

Inadequate450 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hamper Fayre Ltd0.2 km
  • The Fish Wife Tenbury0.1 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Sue Ryder0.1 km
  • Tenbury Butchers0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Burleigh House Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.2 km
  • The Market Tavern0.0 km
  • The Vaults0.2 km
  • Pembroke House0.3 km
  • Regal Cinema0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bahar0.1 km
  • Mike's0.2 km
  • Rocca0.2 km
  • Shamraj Balti House0.1 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pukka Pizzas0.3 km
  • Tenbury Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Yue Wah0.1 km
  • Effes Kebab0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow10.5 km
  • Leominster13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Regal0.2 km
  • Regal0.3 km
  • Cattle Market Car Park temporary stop0.3 km
  • Swimming Baths0.3 km
  • Primary School0.4 km