29,799TOTAL POPULATION
12,092HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WR2 POSTCODE REGION

Worcester (WR2)

The WR2 postcode area is located in the Worcester postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 899 individual postcodes.

There are 66 electoral wards in the WR2 postcode area, including Broadway, Droitwich, Evesham, Malvern, Pershore, Tenbury Wells, Worcester which come under the local authority of the Worcester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in WR2 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 WR2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The WR2 postcode in the UK covers most of the city of Worcestershire including the towns of Powick, Spetchley, Flyford Flavell and Ryall. It is bordered by the WR3 postcode to the west, the WR7 postcode to the north and the B97 postcode to the south.

The WR2 postcode encompasses many residential areas such as Pitmaston, Hanbury Road and Fernhill Heath, as well as the retail and entertainment district of Worcester City Centre. A wide range of local amenities are also around, including leisure facilities like Worcester Arena and Worcester Woods Country Park.

WR2 is conveniently located for commuters, with easy access to nearby motorway networks such as the M5 and M42, as well as train lines to Birmingham and London. Worcestershire County Council provides a comprehensive bus network throughout the area, allowing easy access to neighbouring towns such as Droitwich and Evesham.

Worcester's City Campus offers a range of higher education courses, and two universities are located nearby: the University of Worcester and the University Campus Worcester. The area is also well served by schools, such as King's School, Worcester Sixth Form College and Westacre Middle School, to name a few.

Sports fans in the area can enjoy professional and amateur leagues in cricket, football, rugby and motor racing, all of which are featured at local leisure venues. Worcester Racecourse also offers horseracing meetings throughout the year. Finally, residents living in the WR2 postcode can take advantage of the many historical attractions in the city, such as the ancient Elgar sculptures, the Worcester City Museum, the Commandery and Henwick Edge.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in WR2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WR2Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

WR2 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.

Worcestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWR2
Postal TownWorcester
MSOA NameWorcester 012
LSOA NameWorcester 012C
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWorcester
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WR2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WR2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Astwood
Barbourne
Bastonford
Bevere
Blackpole
Bowling Green
Bransford
Brayswick
Brickfields
Broadmore Green
Brook End
Callow End
Chatley
Cherry Orchard
Claines
Collett's Green
Crown East
Dawshill
Deblin's Green
Diglis
Dines Green
Fernhill Heath
Green Street
Grimley
Hallow
Hallow Heath
Hatfield
Hawford
Hindlip
Holt
Howsen
Kempsey
King's End
Ladywood
Little Eastbury
Lower Broadheath
Lower Town
Lower Wick
Monkwood Green
Moseley
Napleton
Newland
Northwick
Oakall Green
Old Hills
Pin's Green
Pixham
Pole Elm
Powick
Rainbow Hill
Ronkswood
Rushwick
Salwarpe
Severn
Shoulton
Sinton Green
Stanbrook
St Johns
St Peter the Great
Tolladine
Upper Broadheath
Upper Wick
Warndon
Whittington
Wick Episcopi
Woodsfield
Worcester
Browse Postcodes in WR2

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (WR) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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