Is WR6 5BD a safe place to live?

Yes, WR6 5BD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WR6 5BD?

The population for the WR6 5BD area is approximately 236 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Herefordshire, County of, West Midlands

WR6 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR6 5BD.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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2/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

WR6 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR6 5BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Evesbatch in Herefordshire, County of. Administratively it sits within Bishops Frome & Cradley ward and the North Herefordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WR6 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00070741 (shared with 12 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 WR6 5BD. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WR6 5BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colwall9.1 km
Malvern9.5 km
Malvern Link9.7 km