Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

THE AVENUE, WR2 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, WR2 4AN.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR2 4AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WR2 4AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £292k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.

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

WR2 4AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.6km from St. John's in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00164687 (shared with 9 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 WR2 4AN. The average age is 48.9. 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 Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,250

5 sales · Mean £ 338,300

Semi-Detached

£ 252,600

8 sales · Mean £ 259,400

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

WR2 4AN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils0.3 km
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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.0 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.3 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Inadequate596 pupils1.5 km
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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Good1048 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Polonaise Cakes0.9 km
  • BP0.9 km
  • News N Booze0.5 km
  • St Johns Local Store0.6 km
  • The Little Shop Of Cake0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Chamberlains0.9 km
  • Big Bills0.4 km
  • Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club0.9 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.4 km
  • Friends Of St Johns Library0.6 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bull Baiters Inn0.4 km
  • Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.7 km
  • The Brewers Arms0.8 km
  • Portobello Inn0.8 km
  • The Brunswick Arms0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Anaz Balti0.4 km
  • Incredible India0.4 km
  • St Johns Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Wokstar0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Diglis House Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester1.1 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.5 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Georgina Avenue0.1 km
  • Withers Road0.2 km
  • Georgina Avenue0.2 km
  • Winchester Avenue0.2 km
  • Winchester Avenue0.2 km