WR2 4YW is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km 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 4YW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4YW are sourced from Output Area E00164676 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WR2 4YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WR2 4YW.
309
45
£ 44,700 /yr
49%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WR2 4YW combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 4YW. The average age is 45.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 4YW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pitmaston Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Rushwick CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Secret B & B0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bennetts Willow Barn0.3 km
- Ego Restaurants0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BP0.0 km
- Bromwich Convenience Store0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- IK Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- Donnellys Fish & Chips0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Maple Leaf0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester2.0 km
- Worcester Foregate Street2.4 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Wick Island0.1 km
- Weir Lane0.1 km
- Weir Lane0.1 km
- Lower Wick Island0.1 km
- Edmonton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR24YW · Data under Open Government Licence