Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

OLD ROAD, WR2 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD ROAD, WR2 4BU.

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

360

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR2 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WR2 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £472k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.

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

WR2 4BU is a sought-after residential area on Old Road, 0.2km from Lower Wick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WR2, WR2 4BU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £472k, down 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00164680 (shared with 12 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 4BU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,000

7 sales · Mean £ 470,528

Terraced

£ 352,500

4 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

WR2 4BU has low crime rates — 8 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km
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Rushwick CofE Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Secret B & B0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cromwells Nepalese And Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Bennetts Willow Barn0.4 km
  • Ego Restaurants0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BP0.6 km
  • Powick Service Station1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • IK Indian Kitchen0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Maple Leaf0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester2.5 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street2.9 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Toronto Close0.1 km
  • The Maple Leaf0.2 km
  • Beaver Close0.2 km
  • Calgary Drive0.3 km
  • Westmount Close0.3 km