WR4 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Otley Close, 0.7km from Woodgreen in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Warndon Parish South ward and the Worcester constituency.
For serious buyers, WR4 0BJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 4.6% year-on-year. 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 WR4 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00164943 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY CLOSE, WR4 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY CLOSE, WR4 0BJ.
446
40
£ 55,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR4 0BJ 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, WR4 0BJ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£340k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR4 0BJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,500
6 sales · Mean £ 289,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR4 0BJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Lyppard Grange Primary School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Carnforth School
Hollymount School
Regency High School
Oasis Academy Warndon
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cranham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Ambleside News0.4 km
- Tolladine Service Station0.4 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Dee Way Stores0.7 km
- Elbury News0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa At Tesco0.6 km
- Altafs Balti1.0 km
- Majestic Bingo Club0.8 km
- The Lakeside Cafe0.5 km
- WRVS Coffee Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Altafs Grill House1.0 km
- Wing Lee Takeaway0.8 km
- Lyppard Fryer0.7 km
- SB Kitchen At Community Centre0.7 km
- Oceans's Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- La Nasu (Altafs Bar))1.0 km
- The Punchbowl1.0 km
- Glovers Needle0.9 km
- Lyppard Grange Tavern1.0 km
- Majestic Bingo Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.7 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.3 km
- Worcester2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ambleside Drive0.1 km
- Virgin Tavern0.2 km
- Virgin Tavern0.2 km
- STOP CODE NOT IN USE0.2 km
- Virgin Tavern- Tolladine RoadSTOP CODE NOT USED0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR40BJ · Data under Open Government Licence