96POPULATION
1.4%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
37%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWR2 6WU

What social class do the population of WR2 6WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WR2 6WU in Worcester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WR2 6WU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 79%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.9%Male
  • 53.1%Female

From the last census, 46.9% of people in WR26WU male, and 53.1% female. Women outnumber men in Warndon Parish North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WR2 6WU is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 1.4%UNEMPLOYED

1.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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WR2 6WU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near WR2 6WU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near WR2 6WU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WR2 6WU

Events

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What's on near WR2 6WU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near WR2 6WU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WR2 6WU

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in WR2 6WU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WR26WU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeWR2 6WU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWorcester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWorcestershire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WR26WU Postal District

Compass Postal District

WR2 6WU postcode is located in the postal town of Worcester. Worcester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WR2 6WU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Hindlip1.1 miles S
Worcester1.4 miles SW
Crowle2.9 miles E
Grimley3.2 miles W
Droitwich3.7 miles NE
Holt3.8 miles NW
Himbleton4.2 miles E
Powick4.5 miles SW
Upton Snodsbury4.7 miles E
Grafton Flyford5.6 miles E
Peopleton5.7 miles SE
Kempsey5.8 miles S
Draycott5.9 miles S
Leigh6.2 miles W
Shrawley6.4 miles NW
London102 miles E
Glasgow263 miles N
Edinburgh261 miles N
Cardiff66 miles SW
Liverpool90 miles NW
Southampton97 miles SE
Saint Ives97 miles S

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