WR2 4BX is a sought-after residential area on Osprey Close, 0.7km from Lower Wick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.
For serious buyers, WR2 4BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 98% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, up 4.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00164674 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSPREY CLOSE, WR2 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSPREY CLOSE, WR2 4BX.
289
54
£ 44,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WR2 4BX's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £377k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £377k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 4BX. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
Detached
£ 327,000
2 sales · Mean £ 327,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 4BX has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pitmaston Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Secret B & B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bennetts Willow Barn0.3 km
- Ego Restaurants0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Maple Leaf0.7 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BP0.3 km
- Bromwich Convenience Store0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- IK Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Donnellys Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester2.0 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.4 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Wick Island0.2 km
- Weir Lane0.3 km
- Weir Lane0.3 km
- Lower Wick Island0.3 km
- Lower Wick Island0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR24BX · Data under Open Government Licence