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Worcester (WR15)
The WR15 postcode area is located in the Worcester postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 312 individual postcodes.
There are 52 electoral wards in the WR15 postcode area, including Broadway, Droitwich, Evesham, Malvern, Pershore, Tenbury Wells, Worcester which come under the local authority of the Malvern Hills Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in WR15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of WR15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The WR15 postcode is a postcode district located within the Worcester district. The postcode district encompasses the villages of Alfrick, Leigh and Ripple, as well as parts of Storridge and Cutnall Green.
The WR15 postcode district is located in the West Midlands of England, and is around 60 miles south west of Birmingham. The postcode is bordered by the WR14, WR6, WR10 and WR11 postcodes.
The majority of the postcode district is made up of rural villages, farmland, and woodlands. The village of Alfrick is particularly picturesque with its countryside pubs, rolling hills, and rich green landscape. It is also home to the 16th century Alfrick Court.
Ripple is a small village around 15 miles from Worcester. It is rich in bird life, with a large pond for ducks, ducklings and moorhens. Expansive green fields are framed by trees offering shade in the summer and a place to wander.
The postcode district is home to four primary schools - Hilton Lane Primary School in Storridge, Ripple Primary School, Cutnall Green Primary School and Leigh & Bransford CE Primary School. It also features an infant school and several private schools.
The postcode district is served by several bus services, including options from Worcester to Bromyard, as well as a Mondays only service from Kidderminster to Worcester. By train, the nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street, which has direct services to Hereford, Birmingham and London.
The postcode district has a wide range of local amenities including shops and pubs. There is also a golf course on Leigh Hill with views across the Malvern Hills. With its abundance of countryside and villages, the WR15 postcode district is a popular destination for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Demographics
Worcestershire
WR15 is located in the county of Worcestershire, in England.
Worcestershire has a total population of 583,100, making it the 38th largest county in the UK.
Worcestershire has a total area of 670 square miles, and a population density of 334 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | WR15 |
| Postal Town | Worcester |
| MSOA Name | Malvern Hills 001 |
| LSOA Name | Malvern Hills 001D |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Malvern Hills |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
WR15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WR15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.