Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

WHEELER ORCHARD, WR15 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEELER ORCHARD, WR15 8DQ.

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

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR15 8DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in WR15 8DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WR15 8DQ is a safe, established residential area on Wheeler Orchard, 0.7km from Oldwood in Tenbury Wells. Administratively it sits within Tenbury ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WR15 8DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for WR15 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00164329 (shared with 5 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 8DQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 154,000

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

WR15 8DQ has low crime rates — 27 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour13
Other crime5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Tenbury High Ormiston Academy

Inadequate450 pupils0.2 km
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Tenbury CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils0.3 km
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Burford CofE Primary School

Good143 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Burleigh House Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • The Market Tavern0.9 km
  • Pembroke House0.6 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bahar0.9 km
  • Mike's1.0 km
  • Shamraj Balti House0.8 km
  • The Smiling Goat0.9 km
  • Unwined Bar & Bistro1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yue Wah0.9 km
  • Effes Kebab1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Fish Wife Tenbury0.9 km
  • Sue Ryder0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow11.1 km
  • Leominster12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crescent0.2 km
  • High School0.3 km
  • Supermarket0.3 km
  • Supermarket0.3 km
  • Primary School0.5 km