Postcode report
Is WR7 4RD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WR7 4RD: area rating, property, schools and local change
WR7 4RD is a postcode in Bowbrook, Wychavon, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WR7 4RD, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WR7 4RD are property market signals and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WR7 4RD is based on Wychavon 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,699 residents, 168 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near WR7 4RD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WR7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £565k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WR7 4RD can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WR7 4RD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WR7 4RD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WR7 4RD
Is WR7 4RD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WR7 4RD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WR7 4RD?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WR7 4RD?
LocaleIQ matched WR7 4RD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WR7 4RD?
The latest median sold price is £565k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WR7 4RD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.