Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

DARK ORCHARD, WR15 8DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK ORCHARD, WR15 8DH.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WR15 8DH's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.

home £227,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR15 8DH is a safe, established residential area on Dark Orchard, 0.8km from Kyrewood in Tenbury Wells. Administratively it sits within Tenbury ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

For families considering a move, WR15 8DH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 3.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR15 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00164326 (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 8DH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,500

6 sales · Mean £ 207,500

Terraced

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 197,000

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

WR15 8DH has low crime rates — 29 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Tenbury High Ormiston Academy

Inadequate450 pupils0.1 km
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Tenbury CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils0.2 km
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Burford CofE Primary School

Good143 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hamper Fayre Ltd1.0 km
  • The Fish Wife Tenbury0.7 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Sue Ryder0.8 km
  • Tenbury Butchers1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Burleigh House Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.5 km
  • The Market Tavern0.7 km
  • The Vaults0.8 km
  • Pembroke House0.4 km
  • Regal Cinema1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bahar0.8 km
  • Mike's0.8 km
  • Rocca1.0 km
  • Shamraj Balti House0.6 km
  • The Bridge Hotel1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Tenbury Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Yue Wah0.8 km
  • Effes Kebab0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow11.0 km
  • Leominster12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Supermarket0.1 km
  • High School0.1 km
  • Supermarket0.2 km
  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km