Is WR6 5DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, WR6 5DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of WR6 5DQ?

The population for the WR6 5DQ area is approximately 396 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Malvern Hills, West Midlands

WR6 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

396

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR6 5DQ 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WR6 5DQ — age 49, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Suckley Green in Malvern Hills. Administratively it sits within Alfrick and Leigh ward and the West Worcestershire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WR6 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00164137 (shared with 26 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 5DQ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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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 2025-10)

WR6 5DQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Suckley Primary School

Outstanding85 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malvern Link8.2 km
Malvern8.5 km
Great Malvern9.5 km

Bus Stops

White House0.1 km
White House0.2 km