Postcode Analysis Worcester, West Midlands

BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCK STREET, WR2 5LW.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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St Clement's CofE Primary

Outstanding200 pupils0.5 km
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Oldbury Park Primary School

Good316 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Outstanding6 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Good1484 pupils0.9 km
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Honeywell Primary School

Requires Improvement160 pupils1.0 km
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Pitmaston Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.0 km
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Riversides School

Good64 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
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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