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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.
Demographics
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.
| Outward Code | WR2 |
| Postal Town | Worcester |
| MSOA Name | Worcester 012 |
| LSOA Name | Worcester 012C |
| County | Worcestershire |
| Region | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Worcester |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WR2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WR2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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'.
Chris H
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.