Postcode Analysis Shropshire, West Midlands

CASTLE CLOSE, WR15 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, WR15 8AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

424

cake
Avg Age

48

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: WR15 8AY 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.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WR15 8AY's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

home £272,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR15 8AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Close, 0.7km from Spurtree in Tenbury Wells. Administratively it sits within Clee ward and the Ludlow constituency.

For families considering a move, WR15 8AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR15 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00147661 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR15 8AY. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,333

Semi-Detached

£ 207,000

3 sales · Mean £ 201,666

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

WR15 8AY has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

P

Burford CofE Primary School

Good143 pupils0.1 km
P

Tenbury CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils1.3 km
S

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy

Inadequate450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hamper Fayre Ltd0.6 km
  • The Fish Wife Tenbury0.8 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Sue Ryder0.8 km
  • Tenbury Butchers0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Market Tavern0.8 km
  • The Vaults0.7 km
  • Regal Cinema0.6 km
  • Rose And Crown1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bahar0.8 km
  • Mike's0.7 km
  • Rocca0.6 km
  • Shamraj Balti House0.9 km
  • The Bridge Hotel0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pukka Pizzas0.6 km
  • Tenbury Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Yue Wah0.7 km
  • Effes Kebab0.7 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ludlow10.5 km
  • Leominster14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Burford Hospital0.2 km
  • Swan Garage temporary stop0.5 km