WR4 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Howcroft Green, 0.6km from Woodgreen in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Warndon Parish North ward and the Worcester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k.
Census 2021 statistics for WR4 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00164923 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWCROFT GREEN, WR4 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWCROFT GREEN, WR4 0DS.
372
40
£ 54,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR4 0DS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WR4 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR4 0DS. The average age is 39.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,666
Semi-Detached
£ 199,250
2 sales · Mean £ 199,250
Terraced
£ 247,500
5 sales · Mean £ 235,619
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR4 0DS has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Warndon
Carnforth School
Regency High School
Cranham Primary School
The Lyppard Grange Primary School
The Aspire Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ambleside News0.9 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Emily's Jams And Pickles0.9 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- The Lakes Co-Operative Food0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Barn Owl0.5 km
- Glovers Needle0.5 km
- The Three Pears0.8 km
- Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- Archdales 1973 Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Baregrillz0.5 km
- Compass Group At Sainsbury Shire Park0.8 km
- The Lakeside Cafe0.9 km
- Wingers Worcester0.5 km
- Elior @ Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Pizza Allegro0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.5 km
- Warndon Fryer0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.6 km
- Worcester Foregate Street3.2 km
- Worcester3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shap Drive0.1 km
- Tolladine Wood0.2 km
- Wall Meadow0.2 km
- Saltwood Avenue0.2 km
- Tolladine Wood0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR40DS · Data under Open Government Licence