Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

SENTINEL CLOSE, WR2 5FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SENTINEL CLOSE, WR2 5FA.

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Population

560

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WR2 5FA 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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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WR2 5FA — age 30, 46% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

home £293,321 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WR2 5FA is a safe, established residential area on Sentinel Close, 0.7km from St. John's in Worcester. Administratively it sits within Bedwardine ward and the Worcester constituency.

Within the WR2 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WR2 5FA are sourced from Output Area E00181398 (shared with 18 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 WR2 5FA. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,250

10 sales · Mean £ 227,150

Semi-Detached

£ 265,500

18 sales · Mean £ 259,883

Detached

£ 321,500

24 sales · Mean £ 316,622

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

WR2 5FA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Honeywell Primary School

Requires Improvement160 pupils0.5 km
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Rushwick CofE Primary School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils1.2 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils1.3 km
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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils1.4 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Whitehall Inn1.0 km
  • The Berkeley Arms0.8 km
  • Portobello Inn0.5 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • The Bedwardine0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Amethyst Wedding And Events1.0 km
  • News N Booze1.0 km
  • Broadway Express0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Black Pear Catering At Worcs Golf & Country Club0.6 km
  • Worcester Bowl0.5 km
  • Worcester Golf And Country Club0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Fortune0.8 km
  • St Johns Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Ambleside Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Hooked0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Laugherne Grange B &B0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester2.1 km
  • Worcester Foregate Street2.4 km
  • Worcester Shrub Hill3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Laugherne Brook0.2 km
  • Laugherne Brook0.2 km
  • Boughton Avenue0.3 km
  • Broadway Grove0.3 km
  • Boughton Avenue0.3 km