WR2 4UG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pole Elm Cottages, 0.2km from Pole Elm in Malvern Hills. Administratively it sits within Powick ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WR2, WR2 4UG offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 83% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £716k, down 31.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4UG are sourced from Output Area E00164281 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POLE ELM COTTAGES, WR2 4UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLE ELM COTTAGES, WR2 4UG.
140
56
£ 46,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR2 4UG 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.
Area Character
WR2 4UG is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £716k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 4UG. The average age is 56.0. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 575,000
5 sales · Mean £ 588,750
Terraced
£ 165,250
1 sales · Mean £ 165,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 4UG has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Callow End CofE Primary School
Powick CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bluebell0.1 km
- The Old Bush0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Callow End Stores (Premier)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester4.9 km
- Worcester Foregate Street5.3 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Blue Bell0.1 km
- Blue Bell0.1 km
- Shop0.2 km
- Bow Hill0.4 km
- Wheatfield Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WR24UG · Data under Open Government Licence