Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

ORCHARD CLOSE, WR2 5TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, WR2 5TH.

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

343

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WR2 5TH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WR2 5TH is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.1km from Rushwick in Rushwick. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

For families considering a move, WR2 5TH represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 5TH are sourced from Output Area E00164152 (shared with 6 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 5TH. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

8 sales · Mean £ 266,187

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

WR2 5TH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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Rushwick CofE Primary School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Honeywell Primary School

Requires Improvement160 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Roots Family Farm Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Whitehall Inn0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Laugherne Grange B &B0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester3.2 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street3.5 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Lane0.1 km
  • Grange Lane0.1 km
  • Claphill Lane0.1 km
  • Claphill Lane0.1 km
  • Christine Avenue0.4 km