Postcode Analysis Wychavon, West Midlands

GORDON CLOSE, WR12 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON CLOSE, WR12 7BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR12 7BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WR12 7BJ combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£605k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

WR12 7BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gordon Close, 0.8km from Bury End in Broadway. Administratively it sits within Broadway and Wickhamford ward and the Mid Worcestershire constituency.

For families considering a move, WR12 7BJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR12 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00165005 (shared with 13 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 WR12 7BJ. The average age is 57.7. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 290,000

9 sales · Mean £ 343,222

Detached

£ 685,000

6 sales · Mean £ 672,500

Terraced

£ 400,000

5 sales · Mean £ 406,000

Semi-Detached

£ 563,991

3 sales · Mean £ 559,997

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WR12 7BJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding87 pupils0.4 km
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Broadway First School

Good92 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • A Touch Of Zest0.2 km
  • Broadway Deli0.3 km
  • Broadway Market Pantry0.3 km
  • Collins Of Broadway0.3 km
  • The Cotswold Chocolate Company0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Abbots Grange Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
  • Apple Tree Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
  • Broadway Hotel0.2 km
  • Olive Branch Guest House0.7 km
  • The Old Station House Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Broadway Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Broadway United Football Club0.5 km
  • The Horse And Hound Inn0.3 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Crown & Trumpet Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Broadway Restaurant Food Of India0.2 km
  • Cotswold Larder Cakery & Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Flipside0.2 km
  • Hunters Restaurant0.3 km
  • Number 320.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Guilt Trip Coffee And Donuts0.3 km
  • Russell's Fish And Chips0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-Operative0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Honeybourne7.3 km
  • Evesham9.0 km
  • Moreton-In-Marsh12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lifford Hall0.2 km
  • Lifford Hall0.2 km
  • The Lygon Arms0.2 km
  • The Lygon Arms0.3 km
  • Clock0.4 km