WR2 5LR is a safe, established residential area on Laugherne Road, 0.7km from St. John's in Worcester. Administratively it sits within St John ward and the Worcester constituency.
For families considering a move, WR2 5LR represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 30.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 5LR are sourced from Output Area E00164842 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUGHERNE ROAD, WR2 5LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUGHERNE ROAD, WR2 5LR.
324
33
£ 36,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WR2 5LR 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR2 5LR spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 5LR. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 5LR has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
St Clement's CofE Primary
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Oldbury Park Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Pitmaston Primary School
Honeywell Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard0.8 km
- Amethyst Wedding And Events0.9 km
- News N Booze0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- St Johns Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Berkeley Arms0.6 km
- The Grosvenor Arms0.4 km
- Bull Baiters Inn0.5 km
- Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.5 km
- Big Bills0.5 km
- Dolce Desserts0.5 km
- Friends Of St Johns Library0.4 km
- Little Al's Kitchen - Cafe Viaduct0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Golden Fortune0.9 km
- Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Anaz Balti0.5 km
- Incredible India0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester1.2 km
- Worcester Foregate Street1.4 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.0 km
Bus Stops
- McIntyre Road0.1 km
- McIntyre Road0.1 km
- Buck Street0.1 km
- Buck Street0.1 km
- Comer Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WR25LR · Data under Open Government Licence