WR2 6AB is a safe, established residential area on Turnpike Close, 1.2km from Arboretum in Worcester. Administratively it sits within St Clement ward and the Worcester constituency.
For serious buyers, WR2 6AB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WR2 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00172258 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TURNPIKE CLOSE, WR2 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNPIKE CLOSE, WR2 6AB.
164
42
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
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
WR2 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WR2 6AB. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WR2 6AB has low crime rates — 15 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
Oldbury Park Primary School
St Clement's CofE Primary
Riversides School
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
St George's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
St George's CofE Primary School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Worcester Students Union Community Cupboard0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- St Johns Local Store0.9 km
- The Little Shop Of Cake1.0 km
- YS Service Station At Castle Street0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Grosvenor Arms0.8 km
- The Lamb And Flag Inn0.9 km
- The Saracens Head1.0 km
- Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club0.6 km
- Cripplegate Park Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Castle Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Fine Rooms & English Deli0.9 km
- Meneki Ramen0.9 km
- Friends Of St Johns Library0.9 km
- Hastings Cafe At University Of Worcester0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Monarch Drive Chippy0.9 km
- Rooster0.9 km
- St Johns Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wokstar0.9 km
- Buddys Baguettes1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Severn View Hotel And Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worcester Foregate Street1.2 km
- Worcester1.2 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holywell Hill0.1 km
- Holywell Hill0.1 km
- Henwick Gate0.1 km
- Himbleton Road0.3 km
- Elm Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WR26AB · Data under Open Government Licence