WR2 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Hales Orchard, 0.7km from St. John's in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.
For families considering a move, WR2 4BY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00164681 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALES ORCHARD, WR2 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALES ORCHARD, WR2 4BY.
320
44
£ 44,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WR2 4BY is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 4BY. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 174,000
3 sales · Mean £ 194,000
Flat
£ 157,500
1 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WR2 4BY is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pitmaston Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary
Oldbury Park Primary School
Fort Royal
Stanley Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- St Johns Working Mens Club0.3 km
- The Berkeley Arms0.5 km
- The Grosvenor Arms0.4 km
- Keystones Cocktail Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.5 km
- Island0.8 km
- The View At Heart Of Worcestershire College0.8 km
- Anatolian Palace Turkish Mediterranean Grill Restaurant0.9 km
- Benedictos1.0 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Cornish Bakehouse1.0 km
- Tasty Takeaway1.0 km
- Asia's Little Kitchen0.2 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Game Retail At House Of Fraser0.9 km
- Next0.9 km
- Cake Box1.0 km
- Commandery Service Station1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Diglis House Hotel0.7 km
- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester0.9 km
- Worcester Foregate Street1.2 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bromwich Lane0.1 km
- Christopher Whitehead School Grounds0.1 km
- Bromwich Lane0.2 km
- Withers Road0.2 km
- St John's0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR24BY · Data under Open Government Licence