WR3 7BL is a sought-after residential area on Waterford Close, 0.5km from Northwick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Claines ward and the Worcester constituency.
For serious buyers, WR3 7BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 WR3 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00164731 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERFORD CLOSE, WR3 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERFORD CLOSE, WR3 7BL.
310
53
£ 50,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR3 7BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WR3 7BL combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR3 7BL. The average age is 52.7. 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
Detached
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR3 7BL has low crime rates — 24 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
Northwick Manor Primary School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell
St George's CofE Primary School
North Worcester Primary School
Riversides School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Alma Tavern0.5 km
- St Stephens Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Winning Post0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.9 km
- The Vine Bar And Grill0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eat Greek1.0 km
- Chicago's Pizza0.9 km
- The Lemon Tart0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pink Garlic Pizza0.8 km
- Crispy Cod0.2 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- I Kebab0.3 km
- Luigi's Pizza And Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Guest House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Johnson Newsagent0.4 km
- Northwick MFG Service Station0.3 km
- Ombersley Road Post Office0.3 km
- Rubis All In One0.3 km
- Worcester Weight Loss Centre0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Op0.4 km
- Co-Op Inlcuding Subway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street2.1 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.4 km
- Worcester2.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Vine Inn0.3 km
- The Vine Inn0.3 km
- Co-Op Store0.4 km
- Coombs Road0.4 km
- Co-Op Store0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WR37BL · Data under Open Government Licence