WR2 5LW is a safe, established residential area on Buck Street, 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 5LW 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 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 5LW are sourced from Output Area E00164838 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW.
310
38
£ 36,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WR2 5LW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 5LW. The average age is 37.6. 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
Terraced
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 176,666
Semi-Detached
£ 182,500
2 sales · Mean £ 182,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 5LW has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clement's CofE Primary
Oldbury Park Primary School
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Honeywell Primary School
Pitmaston Primary School
Riversides School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard0.7 km
- Amethyst Wedding And Events0.7 km
- News N Booze0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- St Johns Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Berkeley Arms0.7 km
- The Grosvenor Arms0.6 km
- Bull Baiters Inn0.7 km
- Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Ruby Cantonese Restaurant0.6 km
- Big Bills0.7 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Friends Of St Johns Library0.5 km
- Little Al's Kitchen - Cafe Viaduct0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Fortune0.8 km
- Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Anaz Balti0.7 km
- Incredible India0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester1.4 km
- Worcester Foregate Street1.5 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Buck Street0.1 km
- Buck Street0.1 km
- Buck Street0.2 km
- Comer Avenue0.2 km
- Comer Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR25LW · Data under Open Government Licence