Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, WR2 4LJ.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR2 4LJ 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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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WR2 4LJ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £485k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

home £485,125 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR2 4LJ is a sought-after residential area on Malvern Road, 0.4km from St. John's in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WR2 4LJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4LJ are sourced from Output Area E00164683 (shared with 22 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 4LJ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 481,250

4 sales · Mean £ 469,375

Detached

£ 538,000

1 sales · Mean £ 538,000

Terraced

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

WR2 4LJ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Vehicle crime13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.1 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.1 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.4 km
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Honeywell Primary School

Requires Improvement160 pupils1.6 km
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Rushwick CofE Primary School

Inadequate1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Bedwardine0.7 km
  • St Johns Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Berkeley Arms0.4 km
  • The Grosvenor Arms0.8 km
  • Bull Baiters Inn0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Pasha Everest0.5 km
  • Worcester Golf And Country Club0.7 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Big Bills0.5 km
  • Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Asia's Little Kitchen0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Anaz Balti0.5 km
  • Incredible India0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • BP0.8 km
  • News N Booze0.4 km
  • St Johns Local Store0.6 km
  • The Little Shop Of Cake0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester1.3 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street1.7 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Winchester Avenue0.1 km
  • Pitmaston School0.1 km
  • Winchester Avenue0.1 km
  • Pitmaston School0.2 km
  • Hanbury Park Road0.3 km