WR2 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Heron Close, 0.7km from Lower Wick in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WR2, WR2 4BW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00164674 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON CLOSE, WR2 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON CLOSE, WR2 4BW.
289
54
£ 44,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WR2 4BW's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £352k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £352k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 4BW. The average age is 53.8. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 299,000
Terraced
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 376,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 4BW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pitmaston Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Secret B & B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bennetts Willow Barn0.3 km
- Ego Restaurants0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BP0.3 km
- Bromwich Convenience Store0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- IK Indian Kitchen0.7 km
- Donnellys Fish & Chips0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Maple Leaf0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester2.0 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.4 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- Lower Wick Island0.2 km
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- Lower Wick Island0.3 km
- Lower Wick Island0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR24BW · Data under Open Government Licence